The FIFA Fiasco: When Politics Trumps Sportsmanship The World Cup may have been supposed to be about football, but the latest episode of the US vs Belgium match has turned it into a farce.
The controversy surrounding Folarin Balogun's suspension and subsequent reinstatement by FIFA has brought politics squarely into play.
The USA's 4 1 thrashing by Belgium was hardly unexpected, given the Red Devils' stellar form throughout the tournament.