The curse of Donald Trump: where he goes, sporting defeat follows
Summary
President Donald Trump asked FIFA to overturn a red card for a U.S. soccer player during the World Cup, which led to controversy and the U.S. team’s later loss to Belgium. Reports suggest a pattern where teams or events attended by President Trump often experience defeat or problems.Key Facts
- President Trump personally asked FIFA to reverse a red card given to U.S. player Folarin Balogun.
- The red card reversal caused uproar in the global football community.
- After the intervention, the U.S. men’s soccer team lost 4-1 to Belgium and were eliminated from the World Cup.
- Similar patterns of defeat have happened at sports events Trump attended, including NBA, NFL, NASCAR, golf, and college football games.
- For example, the New York Knicks lost their first game after a long winning streak when Trump watched.
- The Washington Commanders lost badly during Trump’s NFL game visit.
- The U.S. golf team lost the Ryder Cup in 2025 while Trump was present.
- The article calls this pattern “the curse of Donald Trump,” noting the contrast between Trump’s claims of winning and the sports losses during his presence.
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