Never been a fan of FIFA, and I guess I will continue not be a fan.

Sam Litzinger@samlitzinger@journa.host

Mob boss calls in a favor from another mob boss…

“Trump Asked FIFA to Review U.S. Player’s Suspension. Now He’s Eligible to Play.
The reversal of Folarin Balogun’s World Cup suspension is highly unusual. It was the first time since 1962 that FIFA decided to allow a player to appear in a World Cup game they would have been suspended for after being sent off during the tournament.”

- NYT

Jul 5, 2026, 21:07 UTCen