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Rubio says USMNT “got screwed” by red card
Key takeaways
- It was great, Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team s win last night at the White House.
- The secretary was referring to a controversial call made during a USA vs.
- Balogun was sent off the field shortly after the hour mark.
Why this matters: political developments that affect policy direction and public trust.
It was great, Rubio said when asked about the U.S. soccer team s win last night at the White House. They got screwed with that red card. There needs to be an appeal process for that.
The secretary was referring to a controversial call made during a USA vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina match in Santa Clara, California on Wednesday. Balogun, a striker, received a red card for foul play after stepping on the ankle of Bosnian defender Tarik Muharemovic.
Balogun was sent off the field shortly after the hour mark.
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