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TomSlick

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

Mon Jul 6, 2026, 07:28 PM

16 hrs ago

What I can't figure is if the FIFA president made his decision because of Trump's call or despite it.

I understand the motivation for the "peace prize." FIFA was concerned that Trump would block players from entering the US or, worse, having ICE start arresting players. It was a weasel move but it guaranteed Trump wouldn't disrupt the World Cup when it was too late to move games.

At this point, there is nothing Trump can do to interfere with the World Cup. By the next time the US might host the World Cup, Trump will have long gone to his award. I just don't see a reason for FIFA to continue kissing Trump's fat posterior.

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Trump May Have Just Broken the World Cup [View all] nitpicked 23 hrs ago OP

Oy! justaprogressive 22 hrs ago #1

He won't accept the results of anything. Elections, races, court cases Walleye 22 hrs ago #2

"yes means yes no means may be." every rapist. rampartd 22 hrs ago #4

according to Justice Bret, Codifer 20 hrs ago #57

One thing he quickly accepted: A gold ring from the Belgian diamond industry. It allegorical oracle 20 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 17 hrs ago #70

What a Putz thomski64 22 hrs ago #3

Spain did look really sharp, like a sleeper team. dem4decades 22 hrs ago #7

Wow, the C word on DU maxsolomon 21 hrs ago #22

It has become more common, unfortunately sarisataka 21 hrs ago #23

It's no worse than the name T****. The Madcap 21 hrs ago #30

His name is not misogynistic sarisataka 21 hrs ago #33

That is true, but he will destroy our country. The Madcap 21 hrs ago #34

Still does not justify female slurs on DU sarisataka 21 hrs ago #35

That is true The Madcap 21 hrs ago #37

Thank you. niyad 12 hrs ago #80

How is it different from calling T an asshole? Another Jackalope 21 hrs ago #42

Most American women I know put it among the vilest of slurs sarisataka 21 hrs ago #44

Despite my trollish comment, I do understand your reaction. I never use the word. Another Jackalope 20 hrs ago #53

D'accord sarisataka 20 hrs ago #55

Thank you. Another Jackalope 20 hrs ago #56

As a woman buzzycrumbhunger 12 hrs ago #82

Note my qualifier sarisataka 12 hrs ago #83

Eye roll pattyloutwo 20 hrs ago #60

You went there orangecrush 19 hrs ago #66

Should be removed in my opinion pattyloutwo 20 hrs ago #58

Per DU rules I cannot say sarisataka 20 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 20 hrs ago #61

Oh, I'm quite aware. maxsolomon 20 hrs ago #63

I would substitute, Wednesdays 19 hrs ago #69

But there is no B in Nimrod NBachers 20 hrs ago #54

The B in numbskull stands for Captain Zero 13 hrs ago #76

Sighhhhhhh. Using a misogynist, sexist slur to describe the niyad 12 hrs ago #79

While I proudly claim the c-word as one of the early titles of the Goddess, in niyad 13 hrs ago #77

There's probably a worm in there as well. nt eppur_se_muova 11 hrs ago #84

Among the players there seems to be consensus that the Red Card was a mistake. 31j20b3 22 hrs ago #5

doesn't matter, now that the orange nazi got involved anything our team accomplishes from now on ImNotGod 22 hrs ago #10

Maybe. Trump's intervention was a terrible thing for sports 31j20b3 22 hrs ago #16

Is that supported by anything other than wishful thinking? EdmondDantes_ 21 hrs ago #20

You might be surprised... bleedingulcers 21 hrs ago #38

"...and they think that we're idiots for electing him again..." 3catwoman3 13 hrs ago #74

The red card may have been a mistake Old Crank 21 hrs ago #47

Questionable calls are part of the game, as is an appeal process that doesn't involve political figures. nt wiggs 19 hrs ago #67

ETTD RandomNumbers 22 hrs ago #6

Proven more and more every day not fooled 21 hrs ago #24

I havent watched a second of European kickball Boo1 22 hrs ago #8

Messi's foul was far more egregious and even looked intentional, but he didn't even get a whistle. Wanderlust988 22 hrs ago #9

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

Balogun's words after the game and before the reversal: Ponietz 21 hrs ago #40

The US should be automatically disqualified by rules and the fraudulent FIFA and its corruption JT45242 22 hrs ago #11

FIFA has never been circumspect in following its own rules. TomSlick 22 hrs ago #17

The guy never should have taken Trump's call. vanlassie 21 hrs ago #26

It was firmly established that FIFA has no integrity when Trump was given the they first ever FIFA peace prize.. TomSlick 16 hrs ago #72

Apparently that guy is a Super Syncophant. vanlassie 11 hrs ago #86

Yep FIFA and the IOC are as corrupt as the trump crime family JT45242 20 hrs ago #52

No organization is as corrupt as the Trump family. That's a mighty high hurdle to clear. TomSlick 16 hrs ago #73

Let's start with the bogus FIFA Peace Prize.. agingdem 22 hrs ago #12

Rumor is they are adding two handles to the World Cup Trophy so little Donny can hold it Blue Owl 22 hrs ago #13

White House website (BOGUS) usonian 22 hrs ago #14

He breaks everything else so does anyone care? mdbl 22 hrs ago #15

he couldn't stand all the attention the WC was getting Skittles 22 hrs ago #18

The World Cup should be boycotted Grim Chieftain 22 hrs ago #19

Let me guess you have not watched the World Cup before have you? sarisataka 21 hrs ago #27

Well, you're wrong, but thanks for sharing Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #41

NP sarisataka 21 hrs ago #46

Tough times, nerves are raw, no offense intended Grim Chieftain 21 hrs ago #48

None taken sarisataka 21 hrs ago #49

The World Cup will be fine sarisataka 21 hrs ago #25

FIFA (as well as the international olympic committee) shoudldboth be disbanded moonshinegnomie 21 hrs ago #29

I believe they should be reformed as the sports do need governing bodies sarisataka 21 hrs ago #31

This is Trump's basic MO for everything in his life. ananda 21 hrs ago #28

This could be his Jesse Owens moment. The Madcap 21 hrs ago #32

For soccer lovers, like we are, the World Cup has been a welcome respite from... 3catwoman3 21 hrs ago #36

Yeah, well, anyone going to do anything about it? Initech 21 hrs ago #39

Yup... NEXT UP... 2naSalit 21 hrs ago #43

Add it to the list ChicagoTeamster 21 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 20 hrs ago #50

The fucker couldn't help himself. Music Man 20 hrs ago #51

What else can we expect from the FIFA ass-kissers who gave Trump a "Peace Prize?" Martin68 20 hrs ago #59

Sure, you bet FIFA. BradBo 20 hrs ago #65

Stay in your lane trump WorkDoctor 19 hrs ago #68

He damages everything he touches. TNNurse 16 hrs ago #71

Calls into question the integrity of FIFA itself? SpankMe 13 hrs ago #75

They don't back their referees decisions. Captain Zero 13 hrs ago #78

FIFA is so corrupt, Mafia would be an upgrade SpankMe 11 hrs ago #85

It ended for the U.S. Team when ewcordon 12 hrs ago #81

Belgium 4, US 1 OhioTim 7 hrs ago #87

He almost broke PGA, tried to break NFL, why wasn't this expected? ChicagoTeamster 12 min ago #88