DiabloWags said:
It's great that FIFA "caught" this error in the chain of officiating. Shows integrity.
GO USA!!!
FIFA has always had a lot of integrity, as I have always said.
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FIFA has always had a lot of integrity, as I have always said.
Anarchistbear said:🚨 Exclusive: The White House made a direct call to FIFA to ask Gianni Infantino to review Folarin Balogun’s red card.
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) July 5, 2026
FIFA approached for comment and referred to the findings of its independent committee.
FIFA sources insist White House influence could not affect the decision… pic.twitter.com/Rl97b1wm4X
Referees have yellow cards and red cards.
Trump has green money and golden tickets.
Now we just need to go around the world and buy up the best soccer players, give them citizenship, and pay off FIFA officials so that they can play for us. Trump is going to show Saudi Arabia, they've got nothing on us!
sycasey said:DiabloWags said:
It's great that FIFA "caught" this error in the chain of officiating. Shows integrity.
GO USA!!!
FIFA has always had a lot of integrity, as I have always said.
🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/RblQ3ofEGE
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) July 5, 2026
BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Typical Trump.
Constantly wants to take credit for everything.
Shocker.
Where do you see that he tried to take credit for it? All I see is him celebrating the decision.
https://bearinsider.com/forums/6/topics/133019/replies/2711741
DiabloWags said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Typical Trump.
Constantly wants to take credit for everything.
Shocker.
Where do you see that he tried to take credit for it? All I see is him celebrating the decision.
https://bearinsider.com/forums/6/topics/133019/replies/2711741
That says nothing about him taking credit. It says he called which is a fact. If you have any source backing up your claim, please share.
sycasey said:🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/RblQ3ofEGE
— Taylor Twellman (@TaylorTwellman) July 5, 2026
red cards i've heard of, green cards, nope, not so much.
not dead yet # funk trunk and i.c.e. too (allergic to AI)
DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
🚨FACT: The last time a red card was completely overturned before 2026 was at the 1962 World Cup in Chile
— Polymarket Sports (@PolymarketSport) July 5, 2026
FIFA overturned Brazilian star Garrincha’s red card, allowing him to play in the final pic.twitter.com/BJ7Sbbiz6z
DiabloWags said:
FIFA has already laid out the reasoning for review.
It probably was corrupt but no more so than any other FIFA decision.
"President Trump called Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, on Wednesday and asked him to review the suspension of the United States' top goal scorer in the World Cup, Folarin Balogun, after he was given a red card in the team's match that night against Bosnia and Herzegovina, according to three people familiar with the conversation.
On Sunday, FIFA reversed the suspension, announcing that Mr. Balogun would be eligible to play Monday against Belgium….
Mr. Infantino has spent years trying to curry favor with Mr. Trump. Last year, FIFA created and gave Mr. Trump the FIFA Peace Prize amid the president's public, but failed, campaign to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment…..
The sudden clemency for Mr. Balogun will lead to more questions about the type of relationship Mr. Infantino has developed with Mr. Trump.
The president of Norway's federation had already joined an ethics complaint against Mr. Infantino that alleges that he breached FIFA's statutes on political neutrality after awarding Mr. Trump the peace prize. Mr. Infantino has described himself as a friend of the American president and has frequently lavished him with praise and gifts in a way that is unique in FIFA's 122-year history…..
Privately, some senior soccer officials expressed their incredulity at the handling of the case and openly discussed whether a precedent had now been set so other teams could demand their players be reinstated should they receive similar suspensions.
It is not the first time FIFA has drawn scrutiny for altering rules that appear to favor certain teams or star players. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's most famous players, was cleared to play at the start of this year's World Cup when under regular rules he should have missed the first two games because of a red card before the tournament began."
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/us/trump-fifa-balogun-world-cup.html
A corrupt sports organization meets a corrupt POTUS….
On Sunday, FIFA reversed the suspension, announcing that Mr. Balogun would be eligible to play Monday against Belgium….
Mr. Infantino has spent years trying to curry favor with Mr. Trump. Last year, FIFA created and gave Mr. Trump the FIFA Peace Prize amid the president's public, but failed, campaign to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
FIFA did not immediately respond to a request for comment…..
The sudden clemency for Mr. Balogun will lead to more questions about the type of relationship Mr. Infantino has developed with Mr. Trump.
The president of Norway's federation had already joined an ethics complaint against Mr. Infantino that alleges that he breached FIFA's statutes on political neutrality after awarding Mr. Trump the peace prize. Mr. Infantino has described himself as a friend of the American president and has frequently lavished him with praise and gifts in a way that is unique in FIFA's 122-year history…..
Privately, some senior soccer officials expressed their incredulity at the handling of the case and openly discussed whether a precedent had now been set so other teams could demand their players be reinstated should they receive similar suspensions.
It is not the first time FIFA has drawn scrutiny for altering rules that appear to favor certain teams or star players. Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's most famous players, was cleared to play at the start of this year's World Cup when under regular rules he should have missed the first two games because of a red card before the tournament began."
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/05/us/trump-fifa-balogun-world-cup.html
A corrupt sports organization meets a corrupt POTUS….
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This rowing **** is so annoying
Norway 2 Brazil 1
What a great game to watch in Greece with a bar full of Norwegians
What a great game to watch in Greece with a bar full of Norwegians
Anarchistbear said:
This rowing **** is so annoying
It's creative and generates a lot of fun. What we got?
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dajo9 said:
Norway 2 Brazil 1
What a great game to watch in Greece with a bar full of Norwegians
Not a soccer fan so this is all new to me.
Haaland's second goal inspired me to confirm what I saw with my eyes:
Yes, he has high velocity on his kicks.
I looked up the average height of a pro soccer player: 5'7 to 5'8.
Haaland is 6'5. He didn't appear to be running as fast as the smaller guys at the end of the game….but hey got'er done!
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BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
bearister said:dajo9 said:
Norway 2 Brazil 1
What a great game to watch in Greece with a bar full of Norwegians
Not a soccer fan so this is all new to me.
Haaland's second goal inspired me to confirm what I saw with my eyes:
Yes, he has high velocity on his kicks.
I looked up the average height of a pro soccer player: 5'7 to 5'8.
Haaland is 6'5. He didn't appear to be running as fast as the smaller guys at the end of the game….but hey got'er done!
I'm no soccer expert but his first goal (a header) seemed vintage 6'5 Haaland. His 2nd goal was just phenomenal for any player, to my novice eyes. He was the difference maker along with their goalie.
bearister said:Anarchistbear said:
This rowing **** is so annoying
It's creative and generates a lot of fun. What we got?
It was fun to watch with a bar full of Norwegians. I guess it's something to hate if you also hate things like the Go - Bears chant.
"Casuals" Question #1 for today: Why isn't Brazil among the top echelon this year? Is it just a random no-great-players era for them, or is there something systemic going on?
"Casuals" Question #2 for today: I'm far, far from a soccer expert, but if I were Brazil's coach, I would've had my guys defending Haaland more attentively. The guy's a ***ing one-man-team and they're letting him get good looks. What am I missing?
oski003 said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
Who is reporting Trump's call to his admirer had no impact on the reversal of the suspension?
The circumstancial evidence supports but one conclusion: The only reason the suspension was reversed was Trump leaned on Gianni Infantino……and everyone knows that.
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Anarchistbear said:
This rowing **** is so annoying
What? I love the rowing! At least they got something going on! The only way I would be annoyed by the rowing would be if Stanfurd was beating us and their fans were rowing. But none of that is ever going to happen.
I wonder if the game will be delayed minutes or even until tomorrow afternoon
Storms
Storms
bearister said:oski003 said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
Who is reporting Trump's call to his admirer had no impact on the reversal of the suspension?
The circumstancial evidence supports but one conclusion: The only reason the suspension was reversed was Trump leaned on Gianni Infantino……and everyone knows that.
I hope he called. What's the use of a President otherwise?
bearister said:oski003 said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
Who is reporting Trump's call to his admirer had no impact on the reversal of the suspension?
The circumstancial evidence supports but one conclusion: The only reason the suspension was reversed was Trump leaned on Gianni Infantino……and everyone knows that.
Glad to hear you are relying on circumstantial evidence and must therefore agree with me and BSane that there is no evidence that "Typical Trump" is taking credit for this.
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oski003 said:bearister said:oski003 said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
Who is reporting Trump's call to his admirer had no impact on the reversal of the suspension?
The circumstancial evidence supports but one conclusion: The only reason the suspension was reversed was Trump leaned on Gianni Infantino……and everyone knows that.
Glad to hear you are relying on circumstantial evidence and must therefore agree with me and BSane that there is no evidence that "Typical Trump" is taking credit for this.
Exactly. I'm not even saying I'm against him pulling strings but no evidence has been shown that Trump was bragging and taking credit for it.
oski003 said:bearister said:oski003 said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
Who is reporting Trump's call to his admirer had no impact on the reversal of the suspension?
The circumstancial evidence supports but one conclusion: The only reason the suspension was reversed was Trump leaned on Gianni Infantino……and everyone knows that.
Glad to hear you are relying on circumstantial evidence and must therefore agree with me and BSane that there is no evidence that "Typical Trump" is taking credit for this.
Trump is a corrupt dolt, but he isn't doltish enough to make a public admission of his corruption. I'm not sure the concepts of "proof" and "evidence" are defined by your team's understanding of those terms.
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Send my credentials to the House of Detention
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Send my credentials to the House of Detention
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“I love Cal deeply, by the way, what are the directions to The Portal from Sproul Plaza?”
BearlySane88 said:oski003 said:bearister said:oski003 said:BearlySane88 said:DiabloWags said:
Trump Asked FIFA President to Review Folarin Balogun's Red Card, Report Says
Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player's Suspension. Now He's Eligible to Play. - The New York Times
And it's been reported that it had no impact and still none of this shows that Trump said it was because of him. Still waiting for you to prove your claim.
Bingo.
Who is reporting Trump's call to his admirer had no impact on the reversal of the suspension?
The circumstancial evidence supports but one conclusion: The only reason the suspension was reversed was Trump leaned on Gianni Infantino……and everyone knows that.
Glad to hear you are relying on circumstantial evidence and must therefore agree with me and BSane that there is no evidence that "Typical Trump" is taking credit for this.
Exactly. I'm not even saying I'm against him pulling strings but no evidence has been shown that Trump was bragging and taking credit for it.
If evidence popped up or Trump took credit for it they would immediately support that
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