The UEFA and Belgian hyperbole here is insane.
I am not defending FIFA. The process should be more transparent, especially if outside political pressure was involved.
But the idea that U.S. Soccer or the USMNT violated fair play by advocating for Balogun after a controversial call is absurd.
Every federation protects its players when it thinks a decision is wrong. Belgium is literally doing that right now.
The issue is not that the U.S. asked.
The issue is whether FIFA has a consistent and transparent process.
If FIFA has a rule that lets them suspend the enforcement of a punishment, then explain why it applies here and why it will apply the same way next time.
That is a fair criticism.
But the pearl clutching that only starts when a non European country benefits from the gray area is hard to take seriously.
Duplicitous whiners.
"Let me put it in domestic football terms: We clinched a playoff spot, it's week 17, we played backups, and lost on a field goal on the last play of the game."
@colincowherd is not concerned after the USA's 3-2 loss to Türkiye
Update vehicle into structure 7th & Q Sts NW. Bus has been removed from the building. No major structural integrity issues. No shoring required by @dcfireems. Units will be clearing the scene. #DCsBravest
In 2013, my great friend & director Mark Craig asked Gene Cernan - the last human to walk on the lunar surface - what words he had for the next astronauts to go to the Moon. And here they are, in tribute to @NASA's Artemis II crew & those that will follow. Please watch with volume up.
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The 3rd place ACC will be playing in the CFP Semifinal.
DON’T EVER TELL ME 3 LOSS BIG 10 or SEC TEAM IS BETTER THAN A 2 LOSS ACC OR BIG 12 TEAM EVER AGAIN.
@FiredUpCoug If you ever make it to Clemson, I’m certain there are many here that would make sure they repay you for taking care of one of our own… Go Tigers, and Go Cougars