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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]sarisataka
(23,201 posts)Per FIFA rules that mandates a three match band in international play. He sat out one game, the last qualifier, which was meaningless by that point and his remaining suspension was changed to probation, allowing him to play in the World Cup.
I dont believe the English player should have his rescinded because it was clearly serious foul play. I believe the Mexico goalkeeper should have been reviewed for a possible red card when he took down the English player inside the 18 yard box.
If you were to ask Iran, they would say Belgium should not be in the game either because they were robbed on an offside goal and Iran should be in the knockout rather than Belgium. No one is questioning Belgiums right to be where they are.
My personal opinion, is you play the game the calls go your way or not and you let the chips fall where they may. I think Ronaldo shouldve had to sit two games Balogun should sit out this game and Messi got lucky because the name on the back of his jersey is Messi
My objection is everybody is singling out one US player and falsely claiming his situation is unique.