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Belgium 'Justice' Over USA in 4-1 Win
Belgium players celebrated what they called 'justice' after defeating the United States 4-1, with Romelu Lukaku taunting the American crowd after scoring. The win came after FIFA controversially allowed suspended U.S. forward Folarin Balogun to play, with midfielder Nicolas Raskin saying 'there's always a justice somewhere in life' and that the result provided motivation. esporist.com
Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace as Belgium extended their unbeaten streak to 18 games and eliminated the U.S. in the round of 16 for the second time in 12 years. Belgium captain Youri Tielemans credited the team's clinical performance rather than external factors for the victory.
US Eliminated From World Cup After Loss to Belgium
The US team's appeal for Balogun's red card, requested by President Trump, was unsuccessful despite Trump's claim that there was no foul. The American squad fell 1-4 to what appears to be Argentina's team, led by Pochettino.
Spain secured their spot in the quarterfinals with a narrow 1-0 victory over Portugal, thanks to Mikel Merino's 91st-minute goal. The controversy surrounding Mbappé continues after a Paraguayan senator made inappropriate comments about the French star.
Fifa accuses Uefa of hypocrisy in latest war of words over Folarin Balogun decision
It says overturning red cards is a common measure
No talk from Uefa before about ‘red line’, Fifa states
Fifa has hit back at Uefa in the war of words over the lifting of the USA striker Folarin Balogun’s suspension by accusing it of hypocrisy in its condemnation of the decision.
In a statement attributed to the chair of Fifa’s disciplinary committee, Mohammad Al Kamali, published before the USA’s last-16 defeat by Belgium, Fifa insisted that “the overturning of red cards is a common disciplinary measure” in Uefa-affiliated leagues, “yet this has never raised concerns about crossing any ‘red line’”.
Continue reading...Mauricio Pochettino, la despedida amarga del seleccionador del EE UU, el gran defensor de Trump y el ‘indulto’ de Balogun
El Mundial de Mauricio Pochettino, el técnico de Estados Unidos, tuvo un viraje cromático. Según había trascendido al inicio del torneo, el argentino había recibido una supuesta promesa por parte de Donald Trump de recibir una green card, el documento que otorga a los extranjeros el derecho a vivir y trabajar en el país de forma indefinida, si la selección estadounidense ganaba el título.
Springboks Eye Rugby World Cup Three-Peat
The Springboks are poised to potentially surpass the All Blacks' rugby dominance by completing an unprecedented three-peat at next year's Rugby World Cup in Australia. Under Rassie Erasmus, South Africa has established themselves as the team to beat in international rugby, with their constant reinvention mirroring the approach that made the All Blacks the benchmark for excellence in the sport.