I feel sorry for the Americans. They were having a good tournament until Trump got involved. That upset them and brought the Belgians together. They were put in an impossible position.
Absolutely. But not picking him wasnāt an option. Resigning was the option. And that would not have been particularly fair to his group of players or backroom.
Belgium head coach, Rudi Garcia, on his conversation with Folarin Balogun after the match:
āHe came to talk to me. I really liked that. It is not his fault; he is not the one to blame ā thatās what I told him. I really appreciate the intention that he came to see me. I appreciate this player.ā
Most Trump supporters would be fans of sports like NASCAR or āEating 10 hotdogs in a minuteā eating contests and probably consider soccer a sport for ālibtardsā ergo; wouldnāt give a fuck