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In reply to the discussion: Trump May Have Just Broken the World Cup [View all]
TomSlick
(13,148 posts)72. It was firmly established that FIFA has no integrity when Trump was given the they first ever FIFA peace prize..
What I can't figure is if the FIFA president made his decision because of Trump's call or despite it.
I understand the motivation for the "peace prize." FIFA was concerned that Trump would block players from entering the US or, worse, having ICE start arresting players. It was a weasel move but it guaranteed Trump wouldn't disrupt the World Cup when it was too late to move games.
At this point, there is nothing Trump can do to interfere with the World Cup. By the next time the US might host the World Cup, Trump will have long gone to his award. I just don't see a reason for FIFA to continue kissing Trump's fat posterior.
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One thing he quickly accepted: A gold ring from the Belgian diamond industry. It
allegorical oracle
17 hrs ago
#64
The foul he committed during the game did not call for a red card, it was not intentional and did not have the severity
Escurumbele
15 hrs ago
#70
Despite my trollish comment, I do understand your reaction. I never use the word.
Another Jackalope
18 hrs ago
#53
Outside the U. S. and Canada, the word is used as a slightly less taboo insult for a stupid or unpleasant person.
Galraedia
17 hrs ago
#61
Among the players there seems to be consensus that the Red Card was a mistake.
31j20b3
20 hrs ago
#5
doesn't matter, now that the orange nazi got involved anything our team accomplishes from now on
ImNotGod
20 hrs ago
#10
Questionable calls are part of the game, as is an appeal process that doesn't involve political figures. nt
wiggs
17 hrs ago
#67
Messi's foul was far more egregious and even looked intentional, but he didn't even get a whistle.
Wanderlust988
20 hrs ago
#9
The US should be automatically disqualified by rules and the fraudulent FIFA and its corruption
JT45242
20 hrs ago
#11
It was firmly established that FIFA has no integrity when Trump was given the they first ever FIFA peace prize..
TomSlick
13 hrs ago
#72
No organization is as corrupt as the Trump family. That's a mighty high hurdle to clear.
TomSlick
13 hrs ago
#73
Rumor is they are adding two handles to the World Cup Trophy so little Donny can hold it
Blue Owl
19 hrs ago
#13
FIFA (as well as the international olympic committee) shoudldboth be disbanded
moonshinegnomie
19 hrs ago
#29
For soccer lovers, like we are, the World Cup has been a welcome respite from...
3catwoman3
18 hrs ago
#36
It's easy to blame Trump, but doesn't FIFA have a vote? Do they HAVE to submit to him? Don't they bear some
Fil1957
18 hrs ago
#50
What else can we expect from the FIFA ass-kissers who gave Trump a "Peace Prize?"
Martin68
17 hrs ago
#59