David Zirin urges USA to lose World Cup to avoid political exploitation

During a recent interview on Joy Reid’s podcast, The Nation sports editor David Zirin expressed his desire for the American Men's soccer team to lose in the World Cup. He suggested that a victory would be exploited politically, particularly by former President Donald Trump. Zirin articulated concerns about the political implications tied to the World Cup, emphasizing its significance beyond sports. Reid echoed his sentiment, stating her support for African teams in the tournament. The U.S. won their earlier match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, but star striker Folarin Balogun was controversially red-carded, leading to FIFA's review of the situation. Balogun is expected to play in the next match against Belgium on Monday.

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