Trump's Shadow Over the World Cup: A Disturbing Pattern of FIFA Favoritism The World Cup, once a celebration of national pride and sporting prowess, has been marred by controversy in recent years.
The latest incident, involving US striker Folarin Balogun's red card reversal, is just the tip of the iceberg.
On its surface, it appears to be an isolated case of FIFA favoritism, but scratch beneath the surface and a disturbing pattern emerges.