Daily Junction Play
745watching now
Sky News Australia 10 Jul 2026 45 here now

FIFA accused of blurring the line between politics and sport

Writer and Comedian Michael Loftus reacts to FIFA’s reversal of US striker Folarin Balogun’s red card.

“Politics and sport should be completely separate, this is like your dad helping you on your sch

For You

Because of what you watch

Comments (7)

Daily Junction discussion mixed with clearly attributed comments from the original video provider.

Join in — free. Comments on Daily Junction are for members, so real names stay rare and bots stay out.

One field. We email you a 6-digit code — no password needed. Your comment is kept while you do it.

Under 13? You’ll need a parent’s OK first — it takes them one click.

@
Even the few cultists left have had trouble swallowing this. Which tells you all yiu need to know.
@
Fifa already crossed the line between politics and sport when they pushed woke propaganda, this seems completely harmless in comparison.
@
Trump should stick to government things not sports or religion! He’s not doing good with government things!
@
You have to appease a Megalomaniac in his backyard if you want things to run smoothly without tantrums.
@
Fun fact: Balogun was a birthright citizenship baby. According to Trump he doesn't want those in the US.
@
Didn't think it was a foul but had not idea what a red card is. This orange narcissist just has to be the centre of attention everywhere.
@
Corrupt organisation.