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Why some Americans cheered when Megan Rapinoe and the U.S. lost at the World Cup
Megan Rapinoe missed her World Cup penalty kick. Then the political pile-on began. Credit: Future Publishing / Getty Images |
Since the start of the 2023 World Cup, Samuel Schmidt felt tension rising on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) each time the United States Women's National Team took the field.
Some of that agitation, however, wasn't about the team's underwhelming performance in the group stage. Instead, it was coming from conservative accounts upset that only a handful of the storied team's players sang along to the national anthem.
To those users, it was yet more evidence that the players weren't fit to represent their country because of behavior or political stances conservatives perceive to be anti-American. When World Cup veteran Megan Rapinoe — long a bête noire of the right — missed a critical penalty kick in a do-or-die game against Sweden on Sunday, the pile-on began.
"It almost felt like it was a rubber band that had been spun really tightly and just had let go," Schmidt, an assistant professor of sport management at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, told Mashable. "It felt like all these people were waiting for this moment, for the United States Women's National Team to lose, for Rapinoe and others to kind of have a moment of failure..."
Numerous conservative politicians and personalities weighed in on X/Twitter, delighting in the team's loss and Rapinoe's uncharacteristic miss, while tying the defeat to their politics. Many of them repeated the same slogan: "Go woke, go broke."
Donald Trump weighed in on the platform Truth Social: "The 'shocking and totally unexpected' loss by the U.S. Women’s Soccer Team to Sweden is fully emblematic of what is happening to the [sic] our once great Nation under Crooked Joe Biden," he wrote. "WOKE EQUALS FAILURE."
Sports schadenfreude: It's not new
The jarring glee with which conservatives celebrated the team's loss — even rejoicing at the sight of Rapinoe's post-game tears — is part of a known phenomenon in sports, said Schmidt, who studies activism in sports.
"In general, we're going to see athletes that engage in activism, when they do lose, or they don't win the championship, they are going to be absolutely crucified on social media," he said.
"In general, we're going to see athletes that engage in activism, when they do lose, or they don't win the championship, they are going to be absolutely crucified on social media."
Yet, something more specific happened in the wake of the team's loss as conservatives saw an opportunity to tarnish everything Rapinoe and the team stand for by associating it with defeat.
In past research, including a paper on Rapinoe, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and the topic of national anthem protests, Schmidt has observed that some fans, who tend to have conservative values, often want American athletes to not just be patriotic but to embrace nationalism.
This important distinction separates those who feel a blind obedience to their country, insisting on its superiority, from those who ultimately love their country but believe critical analysis of it is justified.
By that measure, the team's style of patriotism is a direct affront to the nationalism many conservatives demand of athletes.
Still, there are important caveats like gender, which Schmidt said mattered greatly.
In last year's World Cup, he noted that the U.S. Men's National Team was widely celebrated when they reached, then lost, their round-of-16 game, even though they'd adopted positions objectionable to the right, like gun violence prevention and, in 2020, a "Be the Change" slogan unveiled in support of Black Lives Matter. If some on the right relished the team's loss, it wasn't a memorable trend.
By contrast, the women's team was ridiculed and belittled by critics over their years-long battle for equal pay, all while winning back-to-back World Cup championships.
Then there's Rapinoe herself, and what she represents to conservatives.
In 2016, she started kneeling during the anthem in solidarity with Kaepernick. Some on the right reviled her for it. She was an outspoken plaintiff in the team's equal pay lawsuit against the U.S. Soccer Federation. She's a queer icon who regularly advocates for LGBTQ+ people and causes, including the inclusion of transgender athletes in professional sports.
Months before decisively leading the team to its fourth World Cup victory, in 2019, Rapinoe described herself as a "walking protest." During the tournament, Trump attacked Rapinoe for saying the team wouldn't go to the White House if they prevailed.
Ann Pegoraro, a researcher who studies athlete activism, said Rapinoe's unabashed advocacy on topics like gender and LBGTQ+ equality, trans inclusion, and abortion rights represents everything right-wing conservatives oppose.
"This group wants to go back to 'There are two genders and in those two genders, women have a certain role,'" said Pegoraro, Lang Chair in Sport Management at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada. "It's the whole thing of moving women back to, 'This is your place.'"
Shut up and dribble
In addition to gender, as well as race, the political orientation of an activist athlete seems to matter, too, when it comes to schadenfreude in sports. Neither Pegoraro or Schmidt, who've collaborated on research, could recall comparable shaming of an openly conservative athlete or team who'd failed on a national or international stage.
Athletes who are patriots instead of nationalists appear to energize right-wing conservatives, who use social media to leverage talking points about an athlete's performance and to further a political agenda.
Pegoraro noted that those views may feel more prevalent given changes on X/Twitter related to bots, what type of content is elevated, and the re-platforming of users previously banned for hate speech or other offenses.
To break out of that echo chamber, Pegoraro recommended seeking out serious sports journalism as well as commentary from former players themselves. There readers will find thoughtful praise of Rapinoe's legacy, candid post-mortems on what went wrong at the World Cup, and a full-throated defense of what the team means to other female soccer players around the world.
On the The RE—CAP Show, hosted by former national team stalwarts Christen Press and Tobin Heath, both players passionately discussed the slow burn to World Cup defeat.
Yet even as they held their team to the highest standards, they were sure of one thing.
"I will say the criticism of the team, of the players, of the attitude, of what the team represents, like, there's literally no place for that," said Press. "This is a team that we are incredibly proud of. This is a team that, win or lose, represents every single one of the best pieces of this country, of the spirit of resilience, of progress, and change and faith and hopefulness."
Swedish captain Kosovare Asllani, who made a cameo fresh off her team's triumph over the U.S., drove that point home with a different perspective. Recounting a conversation she had with an American journalist who suggested the country's team was "over," Asllani defended her competitors.
"Don't talk shit about the American team," she said. "You're raising the game on every level, on and off the pitch, especially off the pitch...The U.S. National Team are taking so many battles that are opening doors for the rest of the world to do the same."
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these women asked for what they deserve, equal pay. that is all .. if you watched the games. they are proud to play for america, held their hand on their hearts. Not all mouthed the words to the anthem but i do not claim to second guess but maybe the enormity of the new ones to play at the world cup for the USA. it was a huge weight on their shoulders to be 3x champions... if you cant take it .. then homophobia or misogyny are the reasons
ReplyDeleteThank you, you said it all. We have too many haters in the US and it's all about their political view.
Deleteit's not good to be naive.
Deleteor maybe it’s the fact that they should be paid in relation to what revenue they bring in? The men get paid more because more people watch it, therefore bigger companies sponsor it and in turn creates more revenue for clubs and nations to pay higher wages. If what you’re saying is what you believe then every guy in America should get $600m dollars like the kardashians because that’s being equal and fair, they aren’t nothing special or bring anything to contribute to the country more than an average family man does, so why doesn’t he get the same amount of money? See my point? If the product advertised is commercial and profitable the people who display that product get more money, it’s not about misogyny, it’s about being paid relative to your ability to generate income.
Deletewhy should they get equal pay? They don't draw nearly the same revenue... you get what you are worth. How many of their games have YOU been to? LOL. phony!
Deleteit’s weak little scared men who cannot handle strong women
Deleteno it’s about representing our country and respect for our country and what it stands for !
DeleteMany have given their lives to defend its principles and some not all of these ungrateful wretches crap all over the memory of those who sacrificed and gave their all !
Not everything is about money and status !!!!!!
give them all men and women an average salary of an assembly line worker in the south. Then it's equal pay.
Deleteyeah, well they’re not plumbers, and there’s no standard salary for athletes, in case you’ve been residing on a different planet for a century; you get paid according to the money you can generate, which is why not all athletes are paid the same. Women’s soccer doesn’t come close to generating the level of revenue or interest as men’s, and this reflects in the pay. Incredible that something a twelve year old can easily understand has to even be said…🙄
Deleteor maybe it’s numerically illiterate, angry women who come up with delusional theories based on their insane worldview as opposed to reality…🤷🏻♂️
DeleteIronically those folks claim to love all things American. Maybe if it had happened in a small town….
ReplyDeleteI mean, I really have never cared about soccer, but I did hope they would win. Sure, some people on the team can be annoying but I really don't care about athletes' or really any famous non politician's opinion on issues.
ReplyDeletekarma struck here many times by her own doing
DeleteMegan Rapinoe is a class act. She has repeatedly said she LOVES playing for this country. Seems like some people dont think the 1st amendment is for everyone and isn't this a lot like the cancel culture people speak of? Get a life. I'll take Rapinoe any day! GO TEAM USA
ReplyDeleteshe also thinks men in skirts can play women’s sports!
Deleteyour a idiot
DeleteThe one part of America I've always admired was the "united we stand" part. It's getting harder and harder to find that anywhere anymore.
ReplyDeleteAmerica has lost its pride, and all that's left is arrogance
#truth
DeleteI don't think America has lost it's pride, but it seems one political side is trying to control the other. America has always gone through turmoil when a minority group tries to stand up for their equal rights.
DeleteIt's not the country, it's the generation. Most Americans born after about 1938 are a breed apart from all previous generations of Americans. I've been studying this phenomenon for several years now, but haven't yet been able to firmly determine what went so terribly wrong with this post-war generation.
DeletePrevious generations of Americans were different from those born after about 1938. There has definitely been a change for the worse since they grew up and began seizing the reigns of power in the mid-1990s.
DeleteTrue Americans should rise above their own pride and disagreements about politics. It’s sickening to me that people really thought rooting for Sweden was appropriate. USA should stand United but apparently we are full of little toddlers who care more about their own egos the their country.
ReplyDeleteI’m not American but if you can’t see the utter hypocrisy in your comment, my hope is lost for your country.
DeleteThe very people you wish other people to support blindly offer you the same disgust for your country that you say you abhor.
My limited understanding is that Americans promote individual Liberty above all else with that Liberty afforded to all through protections provided by the state.
That is an amazing thing.
People who appose that Liberty and wish to impose a government decreed limit on who can say what and when should be given the FREEDOM to do that.
This is laudable.
The challenge has always been around those that wish to or inadvertently provide the mechanism to destroy what makes all this freedom possible.
One would think that people would not choose to destroy what ultimately gives them the ability to be free but here we are and you guys need to figure this F’ng mess out because the world is watching and waiting for some sanity.
true Americans lmao you misspelled white privilege, it’s a privilege to know and understand that people of all races are treated unfairly but for some reason it’s only white Americans who fight so hard to keep things like it’s 1950
Deletethe players should have played for America but didn’t bye
Deletelike Megan ?
Deleteyes it's all about our egos... not the elitist egotistical players. Bless your heart sweetie.
DeleteI agree if it's a political disagreement however when you constantly put down and disrespect the country you're supposed to represent it isn't that surprising
Deletejust because you say so? No! Freedom where have u gone
DeleteI loved how the Swedish played loved Sweden. I miss that kind of thing.
DeleteMegan is a tremendous player and she deserves to be remembered as such. But, as so many celebrities do, she waded into the culture war/ political divisions and did so quite sanctimoniously. Also, she did so on the side of the issue which tends to think of itself as “our intellectual betters” but do this within the applause of their own little echo chamber.
ReplyDeleteIt was sad to see her close her career out this way.
she didn’t “wade into the culture war”. She is a lesbian and speaks out for equal rights. Ffs.
Deletewhat rights aren't equal?
Deleteshe jumped on the left culture war wagon and deemed everyone who didn’t support men playing women’s sports “transphobic”. She’s not just in the extreme minority, she is in the minority when compared people who want fairness for transgender in sports. It’s not an easy issue. It’s also not a “phobic” issue.
Deleteyes fighting for equality is so annoying to those born with privilege. She was on the side of human rights and equal pay. What is sad is your typical male response. Do better, she will do great things. Still.
DeleteThe point of America is having a country where you aren’t silenced or forced into patriotic displays in order to play for the national team. Being able to criticize those in power and call for change is why living in a democracy is so valued. Y’all cried about freedom of speech over masks that were literally trying to save people’s lives. Freedom and democracy means you have to see and hear people do and say things you don’t like. At the end of the day, we’re all supposed to be on and root for the same team. And you can both love America and want her to be better.
ReplyDeleteThank you for coming to my TED talk.
Yes, all of this!!
Deleteshe said she didnt respect America RHE flag and for what it stands for! Oh you must of forgot her disrespectful ways against the country she lives in cant bite the hand that fed her!
DeleteLaugh all you want go woke go broke !
Deletethats same pic on your profile!🤣🤣💩🐀
DeleteAmericans have the RIGHT to speak out against the government. Have the RIGHT to peacefully protest the flag and the national anthem. There are a lot of people, including Americans, who hate what this country currently represents and they have the right to feel that way. We are still not a dictatorship where we have to fake complete blind loyalty to this country. People who demand beind and total loyalty are not patriots.
Deleteshe disrespects hypocrisy. You want freedom of speech only when you agree with what they are saying.
Deleteno negotiating on standing with your hand over your heart for America = humility.
DeleteEverything on the left is all about me... not we.
Other countries did get better, and I think but could be wrong, feel like the US team felt and knew they were better than any other country, and they were proven wrong
ReplyDeleteAlthough I don’t know or care to know about all the details surrounding how or why this boring human drama is important to any of us, to me it’s apparent the skinny blue haired person is upset about something or other. Perhaps it feels it’s life could be more perfect than it already is?
ReplyDeleteShe understood the pressure and still couldn’t put the ball on net. She choked
ReplyDeletesorry, I see you play golf. When was your last international championship? You can’t take that away from her,
Deletepointless comment, she kneels for the flag I signed up to serve our Country and defend it and I support all USA teams as I’m a patriot but she choked and then smiled about it… go woke go broke
DeleteIt’s time to be humbled and have a new champion!
ReplyDeleteis it unAmerican to cheer against your national team?
Deletenot with this team.
Delete#notmyteam
is this American
Deletehttps://www.insider.com/hope-solo-megan-rapinoe-bully-teammates-into-kneeling-national-anthem-2021-8
you’ve been tossing this link all over the thread like it’s your clean up sock. She “almost bullied players into kneeling” eh? And she claims this despite having been booted off the team before it happened? That’s a cool story bro
Deletedomestic terrorist!
Delete😂
Deletewell, if that team has no respect for national Flag, or for nation, F em.
DeleteExactly how are they supposed to show that respect and who gets to decide that? You? This country has a very proud tradition of protest. You don’t get to decide they’re being disrespectful just because you disagree. How about the Capitol rioter who used and American flag (on a pole) to beat a police officer. I bet you found that “respectful “ huh?
DeleteYay, we lost! And you're an idiot!
Deletelol you're a whiny snowflake
DeleteAwwww. Greee. You huwt my feewings
DeleteGo Sweden !!! Lololololololololololol
lol you're cheering on socialists, groomer
DeleteI’ll look for your name when you are champion of, sorry forgot what you do?
DeleteGood bite of humble pie.
ReplyDeletelol you're a sad little man
Deleteyou mean for the US
Deleteexactly.She’d been to the mountaintop.
DeleteI was Happy with the outcome
ReplyDeleteWell Done Sweden 🇸🇪
You’re entitled to your opinion. However, keep in mind that some might think your rooting against your country’s team is just as un-American as the things you think make these players un-American.
DeleteActually, actively rooting against your own team is way more un-American than anything these people have done. These people exercised free speech to communicate their political disagreement with policies in this country that are discriminatory. Such policies SHOULD be protested. What they want is equality for all Americans. Isn't that what this country is supposed to stand for?
DeleteYeah, I know… I was trying to be ironic.
Deletefree speech in one direction … and the how .. is more un American then some folks rooting for Sweden in a soccer game
Deleteyou nailed it!!
DeleteI don't consider that America has a team, either in this sport or any other. It's meaningless to me which team wins, be it in soccer or the Olympics.
DeleteGot it. You’re not a sports person. That’s okay. A lot of other people are though.
DeleteI certainly don't think a sports team is in anyway a national entity, except perhaps in Communist countries where the government sponsors the team.
DeleteUnfortunately; those who called themselves true patriots were…
ReplyDeleteSo glad!!!
ReplyDeleteits a game
ReplyDeleteThank the Lord sir your retiring. Mr missed my last penalty kick and worst finish in many many years bye sir.
ReplyDeleteI’m sure you’re sitting in your half decomposed home flying your MAGA flag touting your patriotism….
Deletesays the child groomer
Deleteoooh how clever ya effin doofus
Deletemost groomers are in the churches
DeleteWait, never mind. I apologize. I just read some of your posts and realized you believe in some pretty epic conspiracy theories. (No more paper money? WtF?!?!?) You need some help and I really don’t mean to bully the disadvantaged like that.
DeleteAlso, it’s you’re. Not your. If you’re going to be a bigot on the Internet, you don’t have to *sound like* an uneducated bigot!
Deletelol you didn't care about groomers till you watched the sound of farts in movie theaters
DeleteIs decaf coffee liberal or conservative?
Deletethe gov will do that , wait and see
Deletebeing an uneducated bigot is fine by me just because your so smart let's compare bank accounts
Deletebet you didnt say about Brady or Kobe or Lebron -
DeleteSometimes folks lose. Many wished them ill well because they didn’t do the pretend humble thing many do. They represented their country well and I wish them the ability to present for a new round of competition next year.
ReplyDeletedid they represent USA though? Really aren't to Swift ehh. Not singing the anthem surprised they didn't kneel..
Deleteso you want fascism? Maybe Russia fits you best
Deletenot at all Skippy apparently you haven't grasp the English language. Read what I wrote again.
Deletethey represented the great USA and as Americans have a first amendment right. If you don't like American rights than leave, go to Russia. They like fascism there.
Deletesounds too me like your the fascist but that's a word libtards use when ever possible. Keep trying its cute.
Deletemaybe a dictionary and an education might help you more than being on Facebook all day ish talking strangers.
DeleteAren’t you supposed to be a follower of Jesus? Where do you learn to call people Libtards? Did Jesus teach you that bibletard?
DeleteAre you a person would hate to misunderstanding you..
DeleteYes, they did represent the US very well. You don't like their political view, move on instead of spitting your hate.
Deleterequest everyone uses the original way to do the anthem - the Bellamy Salute - to prove how dumb the national anthem is.
DeleteThis article purports to explain “why some Americans cheered,” but fails to interview a single one of those Americans who cheered to find out why. Extraordinary.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that so many people can't tell the difference between patriotism and nationalism is still wild to me. I'll give you a hint guys; patriotism is something you WANT to do, and nationalism is something that you're FORCED to do.
ReplyDeleteYou can't make someone be patriotic, and the second you find yourself trying what you want isn't patriotism anymore
biting the hand that feeds her so karma us something that has struck her by her continuous actions ! Facts Cant be denied cant have it both ways !
Deletethis is nonsense. "The hand that feeds" bud you're a joke. Stop being so fragile
Deletesaw your profile no words needed! 🤡
DeleteWhy did they? Because some Americans call themselves patriotic but are actually Fascist hypocrites. Just like many Americans call themselves Christian but do not behave at all like Christ taught people to behave.
ReplyDeleteHe's an American man
ReplyDeleteThere was a phone call from the man on the moon saying the ball has been found,,,,
ReplyDeleteI do not know about women soccer . Are the US upset with US team, espeically Megan Rapinoe because of her attitude toward the US ?
ReplyDeletenope. Homophobic, misogynistic people are want their team to lose because they are bigots.
DeleteNo, they're still bitter that she made Trump look like a moron.
Deleteyou forgot to say patriarchy, marginalized and intersectionality. If you’re going to regurgitate slogans, finish the job…🤣. Also, it was over their indifference to the national anthem. Players from other countries were proud to represent where they came from. Unless you’re a complete dimwit, you understand that to display such an attitude about your home country on an international stage is not exactly going to win the people of said country over. Given the fact that women’s soccer is struggling to get recognition, you would think that such a stupid move could have been avoided, in terms of PR…
DeleteI don't stand for the anthem
Deletehey hey hey!!!! Trump can do that on his own with 0 help from anybody.
Deletevery true
Deletespeaking of moronic, that’s one helluva theory you got there, buddy…🤣🤣
Deleteugh, that’s not a theory. He is, and she did.
Deletethis must be because you feel that way, which makes it a… FACT!
Delete🤣🤣🤣
"When stupidity is considered patriotism, it is unsafe to be intelligent." -Issac Asimov
ReplyDeleteLove it how can anyone root for someone who disrespectful to our country glad they lost because of her go away now for good 👍
ReplyDeleteHoly flying f… you are from the same place. Be loyal to each other.
ReplyDeleteshe wasn’t! she disrespects ! The hand that feeds her! Twisting her actions doesn’t have to do anything to with comments that twist the real truth hates the flag hates the USA maybe it can okay for China see how that works out lets see How well her freedom of speech works Over there! Freedom is not free many have died defending our freedom if speech
Deleteseriously man. You’ve no depth and less insight. She wants her country to do better and so do you. You just are coming from different perspectives. Listen before you judge.
DeleteThey are losing the America first argument
ReplyDeleteEqual pay but no performance
ReplyDeletebut much better than the men’s team. 🙄🙄😂
Deleteyes, the mens team has not performed nearly as well
Deletehows the paygrade compared to the nba players and other european football clubs
DeleteNBA isn’t a national team, the pay will never be close
Deletehows the pay for the men soccer team? Club level
DeleteShow a littls respect to the country that gave you everything you have .
ReplyDeleteyou seem like a really sweet person.
Deleteyou must be from New York. 😉
Deleteshow a little respect for Keanu. Your ideology do not line up.
DeleteThat’s kinda circular logic, yeah? Being the US team isn’t their full time job; it’s what they do when they aren’t playing for other teams and clubs. The idea that they can’t simultaneously represent their country *and* demand respect from said country is rather silly.
DeleteIf the only thing the US needed to do was have a team that literally never spoke up and just performed like clowns, we could just field any one and get it over with.
New Yorkers have the freedom towers and you have the fascists brigade.
Deleteyou need to get a job, not everyone here gets everything they have from the government, most of us have to earn it.
Deletelike Donny?
DeleteIt was karma. She said it herself, “she deserves this!!”
ReplyDeletePeople cheer because the US has put politics into literally everything. Americans should be proud that the soccer team was in the World Cup, but instead, politics about Megs protests came into play.
ReplyDeleteAmerica is divided.
The players are making political statements on the field. If your gonna do that be prepared to defend your position and be prepared to talk politics and not sports!
DeleteEvery athlete and especially superstars can choose wether they want to be an activist and athlete or just an athlete.
I respect both choices.
becasse they are traitors and care more about sticking to her because of her politics than actually getting a win you know for the "country"; that thing that true patriots would actually care about. lol
ReplyDeleteLooked like your knee gave out.
ReplyDeleteHe was laughing when he missed.
ReplyDeleteWe were cheering!
😂
ReplyDeleteYeahhhhh
ReplyDeleteI did
ReplyDeletegirl from Ohio 🫠🤡
Deletewhat??
Deleteshe checked your bio .
Deleteya I guess.. if she can be a man guess anything is possible
DeleteWhat ever happened to Benedict Arnold?
ReplyDeleteAnd who or what it that? In your humble opinion?
ReplyDeleteMaybe she can swimm to cuba
ReplyDeletemaybe you can try but fail
Deletewhy would she? she isnt under indictment
Deletemaybe you can beg for more money
DeleteBecause they're huge a-holes🤷♀️
ReplyDeleteAaaaaaand cue the middle-aged male "patriots" who couldn't play a sport after high school.
cry
Deletethey’re also the same ones telling us about science and yet were peeling glue off their hands during said classes. And rainbow beer cans scare them.
DeleteSome?
ReplyDelete😂😂😂😂
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call them anti americans
ReplyDeleteAlways the victim
ReplyDeleteSickos
ReplyDeleteCause they’re conservative twats.
ReplyDeleteno don't kneel for the national anthem quit batching about pay and play the game
Deletetoo scared the commie had to make a fake account
DeleteMegan, your days of claiming to be great have come to an embarrassing end.
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For me, it wasn't about politics, it was about their arrogance, laziness and lack of passion. Carli Lloyd summed it up when she commented on them settling for a tie against the Netherlands: "...to be dancing, to be smiling — I mean, the player of the match was that post...You’re lucky to not be going home right now.”
ReplyDeleteBecause some Americans are, uh, jerks?
ReplyDeleteyes she is or it is
DeleteSports and Politics don’t mix.
ReplyDeleteYou’re joking, right? Sports and politics have been inextricably intertwined since Ancient Greece.
Deletehttps://giphy.com/gifs/to-them-remarkable-jevhuxspWTOsE
Deleteagree to disagree.
DeleteI don’t watch sports to see political agendas. Society is too muddied by politics (all) to have it also in sports.
Neither do beer and politics.
Deletetell that to Jesse Owens
DeleteI’m
DeleteI’m Greece right now. So true
Going out on penalties as former champions is all a part of football.
ReplyDeleteEvery nation has done it. The best footballers on the planet have all scuppered their fair share of penalties.
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no just karma has struck her ten folds!
DeleteBlame your leader
ReplyDeleteThe same folks who most likely claim the label”patriotic”.
ReplyDeletethe only team that disrespected their own anthem in a world cup very patriotic dude
DeletePatriotism is not flags and songs but the ideals of equality and acceptance.
Deletesource: delusion
Deletethe same people who also cheer on Russia
Deletesource: our founding documents
Deletesays the ukranian supporter
Deletelife must be hard being brain dead.
Deletesays the dude sharing 1 braincell with 3 dudes
Delete1 more brain cell than you’ve ever had
DeleteThe same people who cheered for them to lose still think their protest was against ‘Merica and not institutional racism, bigotry & machoism. Who are the unpatriotic ones, those who stand up for the tired, the poor, the huddled masses yearning to breathe free or those rooting for their National team to lose?
ReplyDeleteno by her own doing biting the hand that feeds her reaping what she sowed dont confuse or twist her ignorance like its our fault
Delete😂😂😂😂😂😂 YT people mad bc she stands with minorities and the disenfranchised. Yall can kick rocks because we're taking over and yall can't have it back.
ReplyDeletenot much was put into your comment! Forcing this identity issue is not working out well and the majority is standing up to the facts ! Male and female and identify as a rug dog cat well good for those but ! But the majority will not bow Down anymore to this ! WHAT WERE THEY SAYING? Let me remind you there queer and coming for our children ! Fact look it up ! That is an attack on innocent children sad for those who defend these pedophiles correct spelling even thou spell checker wants to force you to say pedephiles !
DeleteIt’s because some people can only lift themselves by stepping on others.
ReplyDeletesad and true
Delete…because they’re hateful, anti-American bigots.
ReplyDelete