President Trump had pushed to allow an American player to take the field despite a red card suspension, and the trouncing of the U.S. team was painted as a sign of justice.
Belgium’s World Cup Win Over U.S. Fuels Triumph and Snark in Europe
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Tue 02:59 - DW All
Belgium knocks US out of World Cup after Balogun controversy
Tue 02:59 - DW Top
Belgium knocks US out of World Cup after Balogun controversy
Tue 05:08 - BBC Headlines
Fans react to US loss after red card drama
Tue 09:58 - Euronews
‘Overturn this’: Belgium mocks Donald Trump and FIFA with dance and post after victory against US
Tue 10:50 - France 24
At the World Cup, Belgium knock out US team tainted by red card controversy
Tue 11:09 - NYT Europe
Belgium’s World Cup Win Over U.S. Fuels Triumph and Snark in Europe