it's so funny that trump made the world cup about himself and promptly torpedoed the national team's mentals, robbing them of the rizz that sustained them and turning this humiliating performance into a cause célèbre for the entire world
I do not think this USMNT is very good but it is undeniable that Trump and Infantino cursed them. This game became entirely about Balogun and the privileged treatment he received. That’s just psychologically damaging for a team on a stage like this. But they also are overhyped.
I just watched England fucking DIE ON THE FIELD on the ROAD at the TOP OF A MOUNTAIN for their country only to see this team play like SCARED CHILDREN at HOME with a BRIBE ADVANTAGE
Not to take anything away from Belgium but I feel the US digged their own grave with the Balogun stuff. For Belgium it‘s no longer only about fighting for their country, it‘s also become a war against injustice which further motivated them. The pressure on Balo didn‘t help either
What the fuck is the United States doing. Everyone is out on a Monday night for this. This tournament happens once every 4 years. You’re on home soil. The entire city of Seattle is 4x vacinated and wasted off craft beer getting so loud for this game. Wake the fuck up