EPISODE · Jul 6, 2026 · 17 MIN
Trump, VAR and the Red Card Drama Around Team USA
from Evan & Tiki
Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to suspend Flo Balogun’s red card ban, clearing him to play for Team USA against Belgium. The debate centers on whether this was a rare case of justice being served, or a strange example of political influence entering the sports world. The conversation dives into the VAR process, why the original red card was so disputed, and how American fans may view due process differently than the global soccer community.
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Evan Roberts and Tiki Barber break down the controversy surrounding FIFA’s decision to suspend Flo Balogun’s red card ban, clearing him to play for Team USA against Belgium. The debate centers on whether this was a rare case of justice being served, or a strange example of political influence entering the sports world. The conversation dives into the VAR process, why the original red card was so disputed, and how American fans may view due process differently than the global soccer community.
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Trump, VAR and the Red Card Drama Around Team USA
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