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It was never about Balogun, a relatively unimportant player compared to the rest of World Cup teams roasters. It was not about the game between USA and Belgium, that many of us in non-American timezones, whouldn't have sayed awake to watch. It was about the sport. A game that unites people, not in some kumbaya way, but through passion, and tears of joy and disappointment. Football is life. A great baller can also be a shitty character at the same time. An average player can become a hero. A careless moment can have irreversible consequences. Talent gets recognized regardless of origin. Human error is recognized as part of the game. There's only one thing that all football fans hate: outside interference. It was about America in 2026 For most of the world, America in 2026 is a symbol of corruption, arrogance, and disrespect. It wasn't always like this. Many of us grew up looking up to America as a symbol of opportunity, and freedom, and openness. Not any more. It wouldn't have been the…

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