Balogun should sit out tonight’s World Cup game, reject the Trump, FIFA red card sham |
Star USMNT striker Folarin Balogun should sit out tonight’s World Cup game against Belgium because playing would implicate him and the team in Donald Trump’s wrongful red card intervention into FIFA rules and violate the rules of fair play and sportsmanship.
The U.S. team has inspired millions with its gritty run so far. To participate in this sham would sully whatever follows in the global tournament.
Balogun was ejected by the referee during the 2-0 victory against Bosnia and Herzegovina last Wednesday. After scoring what would be the winning goal just before halftime, Balogun fouled a Bosnian player 20 minutes into the second half and received what is called a “straight red card,” meaning immediate removal from the game and suspension from the next match.
Yellow cards are issued as a warning, followed by a red card for subsequent infraction. But if the violation is flagrant, the ref can use a straight red card, without a yellow warning. Those are........