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In reply to the discussion: Trump May Have Just Broken the World Cup [View all]JT45242
(4,263 posts)11. The US should be automatically disqualified by rules and the fraudulent FIFA and its corruption
It's literally in the rules -- political pressure is an automatic DQ for that country.
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One thing he quickly accepted: A gold ring from the Belgian diamond industry. It
allegorical oracle
Yesterday
#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
Yesterday
#70
Despite my trollish comment, I do understand your reaction. I never use the word.
Another Jackalope
Yesterday
#53
Outside the U. S. and Canada, the word is used as a slightly less taboo insult for a stupid or unpleasant person.
Galraedia
Yesterday
#61
doesn't matter, now that the orange nazi got involved anything our team accomplishes from now on
ImNotGod
Yesterday
#10
Questionable calls are part of the game, as is an appeal process that doesn't involve political figures. nt
wiggs
Yesterday
#67
Messi's foul was far more egregious and even looked intentional, but he didn't even get a whistle.
Wanderlust988
Yesterday
#9
The US should be automatically disqualified by rules and the fraudulent FIFA and its corruption
JT45242
Yesterday
#11
It was firmly established that FIFA has no integrity when Trump was given the they first ever FIFA peace prize..
TomSlick
23 hrs ago
#72
No organization is as corrupt as the Trump family. That's a mighty high hurdle to clear.
TomSlick
23 hrs ago
#73
Rumor is they are adding two handles to the World Cup Trophy so little Donny can hold it
Blue Owl
Yesterday
#13
FIFA (as well as the international olympic committee) shoudldboth be disbanded
moonshinegnomie
Yesterday
#29
For soccer lovers, like we are, the World Cup has been a welcome respite from...
3catwoman3
Yesterday
#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
Yesterday
#50
What else can we expect from the FIFA ass-kissers who gave Trump a "Peace Prize?"
Martin68
Yesterday
#59