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In reply to the discussion: If the US player that had their red card overturned had an nth of integrity - he'd voluntary sit out the game. [View all]Like. I'd be okay with it if they reversed jahrell quansahs red card too. And the rest after they've missed a game. Hell just change the rules. Banning a player an entire tournament over something relatively minor is dumb.
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If the US player that had their red card overturned had an nth of integrity - he'd voluntary sit out the game. [View all]
AStern
Monday
OP
It is a one game ban, not the entire rest of the tournament. It is an outrageous decision by FIFA. If Balogun plays
Celerity
Monday
#12
That is overstating the memory of football fans massively to impugn the USMNT...
Moostache
Monday
#22
The Argies are forever tainted due to that goal, especially in England, where I grew up.
Celerity
Monday
#26
the action is what is judged and the action was red card worthy, it was dangerous play, even if not intended
Celerity
Monday
#72
I should have said 'serious foul play', which is why the red card was issued. Intent is not judged there, the action is.
Celerity
Monday
#76
His parents are Nigerian and he was unexpectedly born in the USA, so your criticism of him is rather....nt
LexVegas
Monday
#19
In my view the fact they waited so long is what is insane. I could almost swallow immediate reversal but not this n/t
Cheezoholic
Monday
#17
Any sports org that has the right (its in their charter) to reverse any suspension at any time without explanation
Cheezoholic
Monday
#10
This is not the way the world works. That is not how professional Soccer works.
maxsolomon
Monday
#23
Football players are not really known for their integrity until long after the fact
sarisataka
Monday
#52
Someone with that particular type and degree of integrity wouldn't be in a FIFA event in the first place.
RockRaven
Monday
#54