La'Ron

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[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.

[Aric Johnson @NotAricJohnson]

No they fucking weren’t 😂

[Turtle @3ToedBoxTurtle]

Stop being a bitch.

[Bill Simmons @BillSimmons]

Iconic Tillman free kick. Favorite USA goal of my lifetime other than the Donovan/Algeria goal. Still reeling from the dubious red card on our best guy…, one team grabbed jerseys for 2 hours to stop advantages, the other team had an awkward collision somehow become a red… what?

[La'Ron @Newell760]

Deserved goal.

[La'Ron @Newell760]

That might be one of the worst red cards I have ever seen.

[LanceMcAlister @LanceMcAlister]

I can't imagine owning this team, sitting, watching and concluding the organization is in good hands with Nick Krall. I just can't. It's embarrassing.
#Reds

[La'Ron @Newell760]

It’s the greatest tournament on the planet. The World Cup always delivers

[Matt Sakcilovic BBN @MattSakR2NG]

Absolutely brutal call here from the announcer, I love it

[ESPN FC @ESPNFC]

Take a bow, Orlando Gill 👏

[Aric Johnson @NotAricJohnson]

I’m still scratching my head, but the more film I see, the more I understand. He definitely has a great feel for the game. Definitely needs to work on the jump shot but really shows a lot of upside with the ball in his hands.

[901 🅱️IG Ⓜ️emphis @JWinters489]

Until Zach Edey is fully healthy, go get a center.

[Matt Carey @RealMattCarey]

congratulations to Giannis from going from a tapped out asset-poor team where it's cold to a tapped out asset-poor team where it's warm

[ESPN @espn]

BELIEVE IT! 🇺🇸

The United States wins their first two group stage matches at the World Cup for the first time since 1930 🙌

[Anfield Sector @AnfieldSector]

VAN DIJK GOAL!

[br_betting @br_betting]

The most deserving fan of a title in the NBA 🔒

[Chad Johnson @ochocinco]

Oh my goodness who are you guys today @USMNT 🤯

[La'Ron @Newell760]

MSG is about to be a fucking zoo on Monday.

[Bill Simmons @BillSimmons]

This is incredible basketball from the Knicks — just a great watch. They’re not getting any calls and it hasn’t even mattered. I’m really impressed.

[La'Ron @Newell760]

@NotAricJohnson Fucking shameful dude.