Greg Dent

[Pulaski Wallpaper @Pulaxki]

Any lip readers out there?

[Mohamad Al Shami محمد الشامي @mamashami2]

This is not a World Cup. This is an elimination process by FIFA's VAR. It started with Iran. It will not end with Croatia.

[Foundring 🇺🇸 @foundring1]

FIFA is currently scrubbing this video from the interwebs because it proves they just rigged the game. Watch it while you can!

[SethOfficial🇵🇹 @UTD_Seth001]

🚨Thierry Henry blasts the referee and VAR after Croatia's last-minute goal against Portugal was ruled out:

🗣️ “I don't understand that decision at all. For me, the referee and VAR have completely ruined what should have been one of the greatest moments of this World Cup.

You cannot overturn a goal of that magnitude unless the evidence is absolutely clear. I've watched the replay several times, and I still don't see enough to confidently rule it out. If it's taking that long to draw lines and freeze frames, then it isn't obvious.

The referee has allowed technology to become the star of the match. Fans didn't come to watch VAR—they came to watch football. Croatia thought they had earned a dramatic equaliser through courage and determination, only for it to be taken away by a decision that will divide opinions for years.

This is exactly why people are losing faith in VAR. Instead of correcting obvious mistakes, it's making microscopic decisions that nobody in the stadium can understand. That's not what football is supposed to be.

I feel for the Croatian players because moments like this stay with you forever. You celebrate, you believe you've kept your World Cup dream alive, and then it's all erased in seconds. For me, the referee and VAR have got this completely wrong.”

[Rachel @allthedogspleaz]

I don’t care who you are- seeing the President of the United States escorted through North Dakota by the Rough Riders on horseback like Teddy Roosevelt back in 1883 is pretty cool 🇺🇸

[Secretary Doug Burgum @SecretaryBurgum]

The Washington Monument stands as a tribute to our first president. This week, thanks to our 45th and 47th president, it is illuminated with the story of American greatness. 🇺🇸

[Stoolies Clubhouse 🏴‍☠️ @StooliesClub]

This is fuckin awesome!! I can’t wait for Monday 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[Bethany Miller @bethanyymmiller]

250 years of the greatest place on earth 🇺🇸

Created for @WarSocietyUSA

[Yinzer G @yinzer_g]

The US Men's soccer team is a million percent more likable than the women's soccer team.

So refreshing to see a group of really good people representing the US while actually loving their country.

[CollegeFootballDude @RealSportsStat]

I know a better one.

[Riley Gaines @Riley_Gaines_]

You just pardoned an illegal who repeatedly sexually assaulted a TEN YEAR OLD. Not to mention you benefited from billions of taxpayers dollars being spent fraudulently in your state.

You are the most morally
bankrupt, corrupt American politician possibly ever. Sit this one out.

[ᜰ 🇦🇷🇯🇵 @markklfc]

Folarin Balogun on his controversial red card against Bosnia, questioning the referee and VAR:

🗣️ “I cannot accept that decision. I've watched the replay over and over, and I know in my heart there was never any intention to hurt anyone. It was a football action, nothing more. To send me off for that is one of the harshest decisions I've experienced in my career.”

“What's frustrating isn't just the red card it's the inconsistency. Week after week, challenge after challenge, we've all seen similar incidents judged differently. Sometimes VAR says it's football, sometimes it becomes a straight red. How are players supposed to understand the rules when the standard changes every game?”

“The referee had one look. VAR had every angle, slow motion, every replay imaginable, and they still chose the harshest possible outcome. That's the part I cannot understand. Technology was introduced to remove obvious mistakes, not to create even bigger controversies.”

“This decision didn't just punish me. It punished my teammates, my coaches, every supporter wearing a USA shirt and everyone who travelled to support us. One whistle changed an entire World Cup night, and that's something impossible to forget.”

“If football wants players and fans to respect VAR, then VAR has to start respecting football. Consistency isn't optional it's the foundation of fairness. Right now, too many careers, tournaments and dreams are being decided by officials instead of the football itself.”

“I'll accept responsibility when I'm wrong. But I will never stay silent when I believe the game has been let down. Players deserve clarity, supporters deserve honesty, and this tournament deserves officiating that applies the same standard to everyone not different standards depending on the badge you wear.”

[Telegraph Football @TeleFootball]

Balogun, studs down the heel, red card 🟥

Messi, studs down the heel, play on ✅

🤨

https://t.co/BLJwVsMjQy

[Steven Rosier @stevenrosier20]

Country Roads in downtown Pittsburgh?!!!

WV is really allllllllll the way back!!! @cup_spit @fauxcaridi @WVUBarstool @NoShirtBandits @EerRational

[Wren Baker @wrenbaker]

As @CharlesWesleyG sings it, CUE COUNTRY ROADS!!

[Nick 🇨🇦 @Nick28T]

As a Canadian, I have no horse in this particular race… BUT, that’s never a red card on Balogun. And if it is, then how the hell did Messi not get sent off for the identical thing in the group stages?

As always, lack of consistency in VAR and Ref decisions.

[Muneeb @Muneeb_08]

The greatest thing about this World Cup is that the notion that "Fifa favors Messi" has become a public consensus instead of being dismissed as the "opinion of Ronaldo fans"

[James Mueller @jdm2186]

One resulted in no card. The other warranted VAR that led to a red card. The only difference between these two plays is the name on the back of the jersey

[kira 👾 @kirawontmiss]

Daily reminder that the World Cup is rigged for Messi and you’re delusional if you don’t think so

[Clay Travis @ClayTravis]

Include it in the appeal!