Belgium Trolls FIFA, Trump After 4-1 U.S. Win Over Balogun Red-Card Reversal
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 7
Belgium Trolls FIFA, Trump After 4-1 U.S. Win Over Balogun Red-Card Reversal
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jul 7
Summary
Belgium’s official X account posted “Overturn this” after a 4-1 World Cup rout of the United States, mocking the decision that let Folarin Balogun play.
Balogun had been sent off in the Round of 32 against Bosnia and Herzegovina and, under FIFA rules, should have been suspended, but FIFA rescinded the red card on Sunday despite Belgium’s failed appeal.
Donald Trump said Monday he had called FIFA to seek a review of the incident, while FIFA president Gianni Infantino said the reversal was made without Trump’s influence.
Belgium underscored its point on the field as players appeared to mimic Trump’s rally dance after a 90th-minute goal, then advanced to a quarterfinal against Spain on Friday.