I detest Trump for a variety of reasons, and now he's given me one more. Despite the grave misgivings I, and many, many more, had going into this WC ( ICE, the visa issues, a top referee turned away, the treatment of the Iranian team etc.) the WC was turning into a great success, bringing people from all over the world together, including lots of Americans, many of who seemed to develop an interest in, and an enjoyment of, the beautiful game.

Partly, this was because of an American side that played with passion and a reasonable level of proficiency. They were never gonna win it, but given the lack of serious opposition in the group stages, they were always gonna qualify for the knock-out stages and if lucky, maybe get to the round of 16, or even the quarter finals.

People seemed to be having the time of their lives, in Boston, Seattle, Dallas, San Fransisco, New York, up in Canada and down in Mexico, really connecting and realizing "yeah, maybe most of these people aren't so bad after all."

Then disaster struck. The US' top goalscorer, ironically a "birthright citizen", got red-carded (whether correctly/incorrectly is irrelevant) and the rules are clear. A red card means you're ineligible for the next game. Simple as that, no ifs or buts about it.

So trump decided to head for the china shop. He made a call to his good buddy Infantino, the corrupt snake that is the head of FIFA, and in an unprecedented move the one match ban got suspended by one year.

And of course, trump being trump, he started bragging about it, and the whole world of football started raging on him and FIFA which spilled over on to the USMNT, something that was totally undeserved but unfortunately inevitable.

And so, in the US' next and last game they met a properly peed off and extremely motivated Belgian team who was out for blood, playing against an American side that seemed a bit deflated, and with their star striker, the guy at the centre of the whole controversy, to his credit played like he knew he wasn't supposed to be there.

The US was headed for a big win, showcasing another, better side of the US that many people, myself included, sometimes forget exists. And then Donald happened.

Sad.

Then Belgium happened and the US was obliterated, destroyed, buried, annihilated, smashed and beaten.

Let's not hold a grudge.

I was looking for a silver lining.🤣

27 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

I was looking for a silver lining.🤣

Oh the irony....a 14th amendment Nigerian.....555

I think this is the most disgusting aspect of the whole sorry tale...........Trump.........

"This referee, who is a little bit suspect if you check his past............". 

Good gawd, is this an actual chant sheet?

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

Sad.

"Sad" that you are making it about Trump .

Just get on and watch the footbll and forget about Trump for while

1 hour ago, BLMFem said:

I detest Trump for a variety of reasons, and now he's given me one more. Despite the grave misgivings I, and many, many more, had going into this WC ( ICE, the visa issues, a top referee turned away, the treatment of the Iranian team etc.) the WC was turning into a great success, bringing people from all over the world together, including lots of Americans, many of who seemed to develop an interest in, and an enjoyment of, the beautiful game.

Partly, this was because of an American side that played with passion and a reasonable level of proficiency. They were never gonna win it, but given the lack of serious opposition in the group stages, they were always gonna qualify for the knock-out stages and if lucky, maybe get to the round of 16, or even the quarter finals.

People seemed to be having the time of their lives, in Boston, Seattle, Dallas, San Fransisco, New York, up in Canada and down in Mexico, really connecting and realizing "yeah, maybe most of these people aren't so bad after all."

Then disaster struck. The US' top goalscorer, ironically a "birthright citizen", got red-carded (whether correctly/incorrectly is irrelevant) and the rules are clear. A red card means you're ineligible for the next game. Simple as that, no ifs or buts about it.

So trump decided to head for the china shop. He made a call to his good buddy Infantino, the corrupt snake that is the head of FIFA, and in an unprecedented move the one match ban got suspended by one year.

And of course, trump being trump, he started bragging about it, and the whole world of football started raging on him and FIFA which spilled over on to the USMNT, something that was totally undeserved but unfortunately inevitable.

And so, in the US' next and last game they met a properly peed off and extremely motivated Belgian team who was out for blood, playing against an American side that seemed a bit deflated, and with their star striker, the guy at the centre of the whole controversy, to his credit played like he knew he wasn't supposed to be there.

The US was headed for a big win, showcasing another, better side of the US that many people, myself included, sometimes forget exists. And then Donald happened.

Sad.

and all because one, yes 1 man and some here keep defending him

6 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

"Sad" that you are making it about Trump .

Just get on and watch the footbll and forget about Trump for while

not surprised, wouldn't expected anything else from you

I don’t get involved in politics in any country or generally comment on politicians but I would say that idiots interference completely embarrassed your country. He should have stayed well out of it. I actually believe he affected the team performance as up until that point the US were playing ok.

Karma has been served the US team had their ass*s handed to them.

5 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

"Sad" that you are making it about Trump .

Just get on and watch the footbll and forget about Trump for while

Ignoring trump is about as easy as ignoring your neighbour's incessantly barking dog.

18 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

"Sad" that you are making it about Trump .

Just get on and watch the footbll and forget about Trump for while

No, that’s Trump making it about Trump as usual.

8 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Ignoring trump is about as easy as ignoring your neighbour's incessantly barking dog.

You are the barking dog.

3 minutes ago, Effective altruism said:

You are the barking dog.

was under the assumption that personal disrespectful attacks were not allowed.... are you having a bad day

The Belgian team have made their feelings known.

For context:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manneken_Pis

Edited July 7Jul 7 by BLMFem

Yep, like trump's meddling that was pretty inevitable.😆

6 hours ago, BLMFem said:

Ignoring trump is about as easy as ignoring your neighbour's incessantly barking dog.

Youd be lost without him

8 hours ago, BLMFem said:

the WC was turning into a great success, bringing people from all over the world together, including lots of Americans, many of who seemed to develop an interest in, and an enjoyment of, the beautiful game.

Meh. An overhyped sport awash in grift and played by a bunch of whinging whangkers who couldn't cut it on the rugby pitch.

Americans, like everyone else, just got their soup brains scrubbed over, like Saylor Twift fans.

I did not agree with the red card penalty reversal, but it was nothing new. The hypocrisy of the critics is ridiculous.

In November 2025, FIFA did the same thing for Cristiano Ronaldo, with the difference that Ronaldo was under a more severe penalty. Ronaldo was given a 3 match suspension after elbowing Dara O'Shea of Ireland, as per the FIFA rules, during Portugal's 2-0 qualifying loss. The disciplinary committee then reduced the suspension by 2/3.

No one a fuss over that adjustment. Double standard? This demonstrates that the current concept of international sports associations and tournaments is corrupt.

cheated then defeated. goodbye USA, and thanks for nothing.

10 hours ago, Effective altruism said:

You are the barking dog.

So easily ignored though.

World cup has always been a global corruption hub long before Trump barged in with his usual absurdity.

14 hours ago, BLMFem said:

I detest Trump for a variety of reasons, and now he's given me one more. Despite the grave misgivings I, and many, many more, had going into this WC ( ICE, the visa issues, a top referee turned away, the treatment of the Iranian team etc.) the WC was turning into a great success, bringing people from all over the world together, including lots of Americans, many of who seemed to develop an interest in, and an enjoyment of, the beautiful game.

Partly, this was because of an American side that played with passion and a reasonable level of proficiency. They were never gonna win it, but given the lack of serious opposition in the group stages, they were always gonna qualify for the knock-out stages and if lucky, maybe get to the round of 16, or even the quarter finals.

People seemed to be having the time of their lives, in Boston, Seattle, Dallas, San Fransisco, New York, up in Canada and down in Mexico, really connecting and realizing "yeah, maybe most of these people aren't so bad after all."

Then disaster struck. The US' top goalscorer, ironically a "birthright citizen", got red-carded (whether correctly/incorrectly is irrelevant) and the rules are clear. A red card means you're ineligible for the next game. Simple as that, no ifs or buts about it.

Politics(Right)

So trump decided to head for the china shop. He made a call to his good buddy Infantino, the corrupt snake that is the head of FIFA, and in an unprecedented move the one match ban got suspended by one year.

And of course, trump being trump, he started bragging about it, and the whole world of football started raging on him and FIFA which spilled over on to the USMNT, something that was totally undeserved but unfortunately inevitable.

And so, in the US' next and last game they met a properly peed off and extremely motivated Belgian team who was out for blood, playing against an American side that seemed a bit deflated, and with their star striker, the guy at the centre of the whole controversy, to his credit played like he knew he wasn't supposed to be there.

The US was headed for a big win, showcasing another, better side of the US that many people, myself included, sometimes forget exists. And then Donald happened.

Sad.

Cool story, seems America is awesome.

13 hours ago, MIke B Bad said:

I think this is the most disgusting aspect of the whole sorry tale...........Trump.........

"This referee, who is a little bit suspect if you check his past............". 

Isn't that the pot calling the kettle black?

I must admit I was surprised by how poorly Team USA played in that match. Had they been affected by the international outrage that followed the reversal of the red card? Were they a bit stunned by it all? Did they realize their opposing team would be all out for vengeance - a bit intimidating? I guess end of the day though, they like Canada and Mexico had great runs, but they simply beat teams that they could beat. And so it was the end of the road for USA as well.

1 hour ago, ronnie50 said:

I must admit I was surprised by how poorly Team USA played in that match. Had they been affected by the international outrage that followed the reversal of the red card? Were they a bit stunned by it all? Did they realize their opposing team would be all out for vengeance - a bit intimidating? I guess end of the day though, they like Canada and Mexico had great runs, but they simply beat teams that they could beat. And so it was the end of the road for USA as well.

True. God forbid simply saying that their opponent, Belgium, was the better team. Played up to their potential, while the US team had a, shall we say, off day. Round of 16 is a decent accomplishment given the place of poverty ball in the pantheon of sports in the USA.

9 hours ago, blaze master said:

So easily ignored though.

Yet here you are.......😂

13 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

Youd be lost without him

Losing myself in the silence when the barking dog is gone? Today if possible, please!

Edited July 8Jul 8 by BLMFem

1 hour ago, Hanaguma said:

True. God forbid simply saying that their opponent, Belgium, was the better team. Played up to their potential, while the US team had a, shall we say, off day. Round of 16 is a decent accomplishment given the place of poverty ball in the pantheon of sports in the USA.

Not sure where you're going with this. What I focused on in the OP was the fact the the corrupt US president called the corrupt FIFA president and had a red card suspended, which created "ill will" globally, thereby tainting a WC that had run pretty smoothly up until then, and my point was "everything trump touches turns to s**t".

Your use of the term "poverty ball" to describe football is odd. Is it a slight made by a privileged person born and raised in a rich country on a sport played by countless millions of mostly poor kids? If it is then that's pretty low. I'm talking 6 teeth MAGA low.

The beauty of the most popular game on earth is that you only need a ball, or some approximation of a ball, and your feet (hence the name of the sport) and you're good to go.

This was inevitable. This is who and what they are.

https://x.com/covie_93/status/2074604362760892790?s=20

Edited July 8Jul 8 by BLMFem