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31j20b3

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16. Maybe. Trump's intervention was a terrible thing for sports

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 01:43 PM

9 hrs ago

But I've listened to many commentaries on this, and the common message, perhaps pushed by a corrupt FIFA leadership, is that there was agreement among players and coaches that the red card was a bad call.

I don't really care about soccer/football or any other sport to see it move it into a political domain. Mostly I think it's Trump faking power and influence when the shaky reality of the call was already understood within the players and teams

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Trump May Have Just Broken the World Cup [View all] nitpicked 10 hrs ago OP

Oy! justaprogressive 10 hrs ago #1

He won't accept the results of anything. Elections, races, court cases Walleye 10 hrs ago #2

"yes means yes no means may be." every rapist. rampartd 10 hrs ago #4

according to Justice Bret, Codifer 7 hrs ago #57

One thing he quickly accepted: A gold ring from the Belgian diamond industry. It allegorical oracle 7 hrs ago #64

The foul he committed during the game did not call for a red card, it was not intentional and did not have the severity Escurumbele 4 hrs ago #70

What a Putz thomski64 10 hrs ago #3

Spain did look really sharp, like a sleeper team. dem4decades 10 hrs ago #7

Wow, the C word on DU maxsolomon 9 hrs ago #22

It has become more common, unfortunately sarisataka 8 hrs ago #23

It's no worse than the name T****. The Madcap 8 hrs ago #30

His name is not misogynistic sarisataka 8 hrs ago #33

That is true, but he will destroy our country. The Madcap 8 hrs ago #34

Still does not justify female slurs on DU sarisataka 8 hrs ago #35

That is true The Madcap 8 hrs ago #37

Thank you. niyad 14 min ago #80

How is it different from calling T an asshole? Another Jackalope 8 hrs ago #42

Most American women I know put it among the vilest of slurs sarisataka 8 hrs ago #44

Despite my trollish comment, I do understand your reaction. I never use the word. Another Jackalope 8 hrs ago #53

D'accord sarisataka 8 hrs ago #55

Thank you. Another Jackalope 8 hrs ago #56

As a woman buzzycrumbhunger 2 min ago #82

Eye roll pattyloutwo 7 hrs ago #60

You went there orangecrush 7 hrs ago #66

Should be removed in my opinion pattyloutwo 7 hrs ago #58

Per DU rules I cannot say sarisataka 7 hrs ago #62

Outside the U. S. and Canada, the word is used as a slightly less taboo insult for a stupid or unpleasant person. Galraedia 7 hrs ago #61

Oh, I'm quite aware. maxsolomon 7 hrs ago #63

I would substitute, Wednesdays 6 hrs ago #69

But there is no B in Nimrod NBachers 8 hrs ago #54

The B in numbskull stands for Captain Zero 23 min ago #76

Sighhhhhhh. Using a misogynist, sexist slur to describe the niyad 16 min ago #79

While I proudly claim the c-word as one of the early titles of the Goddess, in niyad 22 min ago #77

Among the players there seems to be consensus that the Red Card was a mistake. 31j20b3 10 hrs ago #5

doesn't matter, now that the orange nazi got involved anything our team accomplishes from now on ImNotGod 9 hrs ago #10

Maybe. Trump's intervention was a terrible thing for sports 31j20b3 9 hrs ago #16

Is that supported by anything other than wishful thinking? EdmondDantes_ 9 hrs ago #20

You might be surprised... bleedingulcers 8 hrs ago #38

"...and they think that we're idiots for electing him again..." 3catwoman3 1 hr ago #74

The red card may have been a mistake Old Crank 8 hrs ago #47

Questionable calls are part of the game, as is an appeal process that doesn't involve political figures. nt wiggs 7 hrs ago #67

ETTD RandomNumbers 10 hrs ago #6

Proven more and more every day not fooled 8 hrs ago #24

I havent watched a second of European kickball Boo1 9 hrs ago #8

Messi's foul was far more egregious and even looked intentional, but he didn't even get a whistle. Wanderlust988 9 hrs ago #9

That's not the point! maxrandb 9 hrs ago #21

Balogun's words after the game and before the reversal: Ponietz 8 hrs ago #40

The US should be automatically disqualified by rules and the fraudulent FIFA and its corruption JT45242 9 hrs ago #11

FIFA has never been circumspect in following its own rules. TomSlick 9 hrs ago #17

The guy never should have taken Trump's call. vanlassie 8 hrs ago #26

It was firmly established that FIFA has no integrity when Trump was given the they first ever FIFA peace prize.. TomSlick 3 hrs ago #72

Yep FIFA and the IOC are as corrupt as the trump crime family JT45242 8 hrs ago #52

No organization is as corrupt as the Trump family. That's a mighty high hurdle to clear. TomSlick 3 hrs ago #73

Let's start with the bogus FIFA Peace Prize.. agingdem 9 hrs ago #12

Rumor is they are adding two handles to the World Cup Trophy so little Donny can hold it Blue Owl 9 hrs ago #13

White House website (BOGUS) usonian 9 hrs ago #14

He breaks everything else so does anyone care? mdbl 9 hrs ago #15

he couldn't stand all the attention the WC was getting Skittles 9 hrs ago #18

The World Cup should be boycotted Grim Chieftain 9 hrs ago #19

Let me guess you have not watched the World Cup before have you? sarisataka 8 hrs ago #27

Well, you're wrong, but thanks for sharing Grim Chieftain 8 hrs ago #41

NP sarisataka 8 hrs ago #46

Tough times, nerves are raw, no offense intended Grim Chieftain 8 hrs ago #48

None taken sarisataka 8 hrs ago #49

The World Cup will be fine sarisataka 8 hrs ago #25

FIFA (as well as the international olympic committee) shoudldboth be disbanded moonshinegnomie 8 hrs ago #29

I believe they should be reformed as the sports do need governing bodies sarisataka 8 hrs ago #31

This is Trump's basic MO for everything in his life. ananda 8 hrs ago #28

This could be his Jesse Owens moment. The Madcap 8 hrs ago #32

For soccer lovers, like we are, the World Cup has been a welcome respite from... 3catwoman3 8 hrs ago #36

Yeah, well, anyone going to do anything about it? Initech 8 hrs ago #39

Yup... NEXT UP... 2naSalit 8 hrs ago #43

Add it to the list ChicagoTeamster 8 hrs ago #45

It's easy to blame Trump, but doesn't FIFA have a vote? Do they HAVE to submit to him? Don't they bear some Fil1957 8 hrs ago #50

The fucker couldn't help himself. Music Man 8 hrs ago #51

What else can we expect from the FIFA ass-kissers who gave Trump a "Peace Prize?" Martin68 7 hrs ago #59

Sure, you bet FIFA. BradBo 7 hrs ago #65

Stay in your lane trump WorkDoctor 6 hrs ago #68

He damages everything he touches. TNNurse 3 hrs ago #71

Calls into question the integrity of FIFA itself? SpankMe 39 min ago #75

They don't back their referees decisions. Captain Zero 18 min ago #78

It ended for the U.S. Team when ewcordon 10 min ago #81