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Trump’s Tweet and the U.S. Soccer Loss | Birmingham News
The U.S. men’s soccer team suffered a crushing 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup, sparking debate over whether President Trump’s tweet about a red card inadvertently energized the Belgian squad. Critics dismiss the notion as absurd, blaming the loss on poor performance alone, while others argue Trump’s involvement—whether intentional or not—gave Belgium a psychological edge, turning the match into a political battleground. The author leans into the idea that Trump’s perceived influence, possibly amplified by FIFA’s alleged ties to him, played a role in the defeat, framing it as more than…
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