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Giuliani: U.S. involvement in Balogun red reversal won't affect USMNT legacy
Some of the most disgusting people that represent America agree with many here. 🤔
SEATTLE -- Andrew Giuliani, the head of the White House task force on the 2026 World Cup, told ESPN on Monday that he has no concerns at all over FIFA's decision to reduce Folarin Balogun's suspension affecting the legacy or credibility of what the United States national team accomplishes at this tournament.
In fact, Giuliani said fans outside the U.S. should be happy that an "injustice" was corrected, pointing to U.S. assertions that the FIFA's video-replay protocol was used incorrectly by the match officials as well as previous allegations of impropriety by the lead referee, Brazilian Raphael Claus.
"I think the legacy is that they had something that never should have been administered," Guiliani told ESPN.
"I mean, you look at, you look at the letter of the law, the procedure was wrong, and the referee who made the call on that has a very checkered past. And so, I think the, the rest of the world, if you are looking for fairness and fair play ... and that is the intent to be achieved, this is the outcome you want. You want what is fair to happen."
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49288020/giuliani-us-involvement-balogun-red-reversal-not-affect-usmnt-legacy
In fact, Giuliani said fans outside the U.S. should be happy that an "injustice" was corrected, pointing to U.S. assertions that the FIFA's video-replay protocol was used incorrectly by the match officials as well as previous allegations of impropriety by the lead referee, Brazilian Raphael Claus.
"I think the legacy is that they had something that never should have been administered," Guiliani told ESPN.
"I mean, you look at, you look at the letter of the law, the procedure was wrong, and the referee who made the call on that has a very checkered past. And so, I think the, the rest of the world, if you are looking for fairness and fair play ... and that is the intent to be achieved, this is the outcome you want. You want what is fair to happen."
https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/49288020/giuliani-us-involvement-balogun-red-reversal-not-affect-usmnt-legacy
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You disgusting old sychophant! 
Thanks for the clarification and.....
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?
the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, does it?
and what actions warrant the issuance of each.
BTW nice slam against DU members 
