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> I don’t see much controversy. It is a clear red. You're entitled to believe it was a red, but it is objectively controversial. It's not just about what you b
by bhupy 2mo ago
> I don’t see much controversy. It is a clear red.
You're entitled to believe it was a red, but it is objectively controversial. It's not just about what you believe, but what about others might believe. If there are enough people that disagree with you, then it is by definition controversial.
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7415223/2026/07/01/folarin-balogun-red-card-appeal-world-cup/ https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7415223/2026/07/01/folarin-...
> You play with the team you have in the game. Players get injured, suspended or has previous yellows that would leads to a suspension if another is gotten.
> That’s all part of the game.
Correct, and players can get re-instated (as happend with Cristiano Ronaldo in the very same tournament) by FIFA per Article 27. That is also part of the game.
The Belgians now need to man up and play the game with a full squad rather than whine about not getting an easy fixture. Seriously just take a step back and take stock of what we are arguing here; it's not as though Belgium are being given a disadvantage, it is simply that they are being asked to play against the full squad. It is rather pathetic to complain about that.
- Arodex 2mo ago>The Belgians now need to man up and play the game with a full squad rather than whine about not getting an easy fixture Oh the irony. Why don't the US man up and play within the rules? You president whined and whined and whined, he does nothing but whining every single day. You are completely morally corrupt. The Americans are cheaters, and nobody will respect them even if they win. "Pathetic" doesn't even start to describe how feckless people who defend this decision are. >You're entitled to believe it was a red, but it is objectively controversial. Who won the US presidential election in 2020?
- bhupy 2mo agoYeesh, this conversation has run its course.
- Arodex 2mo agoIt run its course the minute you "honestly" thought the Belgians were whining and the Americans weren't. You have no argument remaining, especially now that Olise's yellow card has been left in place. Wouldn't the game be more interesting if he played without it? Isn't it controversial too?
- bhupy 2mo agoI don't think you fully understand who you are arguing against. I also think Olise's yellow card was unjustified. I think it should be overturned also. Even without overturning it, at least he still gets to play, so that's good for all of us as spectators. The process sucks since it's arbitrary. In a better world there would be a universal appeals process.