Mike Johnson

From Chicago. University of Louisville Alum.

[Mark Valorian @markvalorian]

A critical element that the "rulebook purists" arguing Balogun deserved a red card are conveniently overlooking:

BALOGUN was the one who was challenged from behind.

The Bosnian player played *through* Balogun from behind and placed himself in the path of Balogun's natural step.

When he begins taking that step, Balogun has no idea the Bosnian player would even be in front of him. In that sense, you can't really even consider his move a "challenge." It was simply a step that incidentally landed in the same place the opponent's foot did.

In fact, the reason Balogun's step came down so hard is *because* the Bosnian player challenged into him and knocked him off balance.

This is not "reckless" or "excessive force" by any stretch of the imagination.

The red card was *obviously* unjustified from the outset. The only thing FIFA got wrong here is not immediately suspending the red card after the match.

[Ben Houselog @benlikessport]

Usually it’s called soccer

But tomorrow night in Seattle, for one day only against Belgium

It’s called Monday Night Football.

[Savanah Tujague @savanah2j]

Americans are absolutely NOT rooting for England, ESPECIALLY on our 250th freedom celebration. We love Mexico and Mexicans and Mexican food and Mexican beaches.

[Merriam-Webster @MerriamWebster]

Why is it ‘cancelled’ in the U.K. but ‘canceled’ in the U.S.?

Because we gave them that L in 1776.

[Hater Report @HaterReport]

The Croatian player did NOT touch this ball and the goal should have counted!

One of the greatest robberies in World Cup history.

[Mike Johnson @MJinthedesert]

Me

[Matt Sommer @Msommer524]

My son’s having his first ever sleep over with 3 friends at our house and my wife went out to dinner with some friends, leaving me in charge. She wants an update

#RaysUp

[Adonis Storr @theadelites]

I cannot believe we have got to the point where a ball lightly touching the tips of someone’s hair is being measured by a Snickometer in order to disallow a goal.

The ball’s trajectory and spin were not affected at all.

The offside law was created to stop goal-hanging - it was never intended to be an exact science.

It was never created so that one day artificial intelligence could measure toenails offside and use a snicko to check if someone’s touched a ball.

It was created to stop strikers from man-marking goalkeepers all game.

VAR was meant to be reserved for clear and obvious decisions.

We used to understand that football is better and more entertaining when goals are scored.

That meant that for offsides: in case of doubt, the benefit was given to the attacker while in-line was always onside.

Now we’re using 3D generated AI technology to check toes to the millimetre and extreme microphones to measure minuscule decibels with the aim of disallowing goals and ruining football as a spectacle.

Do they ever ask if we want these changes, do they market test any of it?

What an extra time awaited us for the #Portugal v #Croatia game, unfortunately we will never get to see it thanks to the madness that VAR has descended into.

[Jack Settleman @jacksettleman]

Can I say something negative?

I’m not feeling country roads as the celebratory song

[Mike Johnson @MJinthedesert]

Worst red card in the history of the World Cup but let’s goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo what a free kick!?

[Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter]

Happy Bobby Bonilla Deferral Day: Bonilla is set to collect another $1.193 million from the New York Mets today, as he will each July 1st through the year 2035.

[BearsShowYo @BearsShowYo]

It’s crazier when you realize this was the worst team in baseball history 2 years ago

[Mike @ChiSoxFanMike]

Chase Meidroth playing with this type of effort up 22-1 in the 9th is exactly why I like him. Always gives 100% when he’s on the field.

[Kansas City Royals @Royals]

FINAL: White Sox 22, Royals 1

[Doc @DrBitcoinMD]

my wife when she sees me doing absolutely nothing for 10 seconds

[Dave @davebftv]

Caleb Wilson is a Chicago Bull

[The Ringer @ringer]

“He’s the first legit Bulls star since Derrick Rose.”

@BillSimmons on why Chicago is the biggest winner of the NBA Draft after drafting Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain.

[Caleb Wilson @CalebWilson2025]

SEE RED! 🔴🐂

[Mike Johnson @MJinthedesert]

Legend

[Tom Cruise @TomCruise]

For the last 46 years, it has been my privilege to work alongside countless talented artists and crews to create these characters, stories, and films for you all.

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the movies! DIGGER. Only in theaters this October.

[Mike Johnson @MJinthedesert]

Click bait worst list I’ve ever seen no joke

[Nick Bateman @nickbateman33]

Cancelling my athletic subscription cuz what the actual fuck is this lmao

[Mauro Osorio ⭐⭐⭐ @mausorio]

Me emociona que ni camine ya, paradito nomás.