Donald Trump has found himself in the eye of the storm. Shortly before their World Cup last-16 encounter, Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin expressed his team’s “sense of injustice” about American striker Folarin Balogun’s one-match suspension imposed by FIFA.
After receiving a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic in the previous round, Balogun, 25, looked destined to miss the match in Seattle.
i'm crying the Belgium nt keeps mocking Trump's ymca dance moves after the game😭😭 pic.twitter.com/bqMVbLmWC7
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However, Fifa suspended the obligatory one-match ban for a year on Sunday, which sparked a lot of backlash. UEFA, Belgium, and England manager Thomas Tuchel were among those who voiced their disapproval of the decision.
US President Donald Trump stated on Monday that he requested that Fifa reconsider Balogun’s ban because he believed it would have left a “big stain” on the competition.
However, Belgium easily defeated the tournament co-hosts 4-1 despite the American star striker being cleared to participate and opening the game.
Following Belgium’s fourth goal, a number of their players were seen dancing in a manner reminiscent of the “Trump dance,” which gained popularity during the 2024 US presidential campaign and involves him slowly pumping his arms while rocking his hips.
Belgium’s team celebrated their victory over the US by mocking Trump’s signature double jerk off dance move. pic.twitter.com/emvy5tK6Xr
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A photo showing striker Romelu Lukaku cupping his ear with the message “overturn this” was posted on the Belgium national team’s official Instagram account, which also seemed to make fun of the incident.
