US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is speaking out after a contentious moment in the FIFA World Cup, where the U.S. men's national soccer team (USMNT) secured a crucial win. However, Rubio believes a red card issued to striker Folarin Balogun significantly impacted the team's performance, labeling it a "screw-up" by the referees. The USMNT's victory was met with widespread celebration, but Rubio's comments suggest that he thinks the team's success was partially due to an unfair advantage. The incident has sparked debate among soccer fans and analysts, with many questioning the call that led to Balogun's ejection from the game.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the U.S. men’s national soccer team (USMNT) “got screwed” at the FIFA World Cup when a red card was given to striker Folarin Balogun. “It was great,” Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team's win the night before. “They got screwed with that red card. There...