Trust the source, not just the story
Channel NewsAsia
Channel NewsAsia
AsiaPac · 26 mins ago
A blue city shakes off politics over US forward Balogun's red card controversy
SEATTLE, July 6 : A city known for angry protests, grunge and wearing head-to-toe black was transformed into a harmonious sea of red, white and blue on Monday.Not even the intervention of President Donald J. Trump could divide United States fans in Seattle ahead of the country’s World Cup last-16 match against Belgium.Seattle is a blue city - it traditionally votes Democrat in presidential elections and has a socialist mayor. As Trump drew global criticism for asking FIFA President Gianni Infantino to reverse the red card suspension of U.S. player Folarin Balogun, local fans were willing to put aside their political differences to see the star striker play. “I don't think soccer is blue or red. I think it's a national sport," said Brad Lawliss, 57, from Portland, Oregon. "Actually, there's
Channel NewsAsia
Do you trust Channel NewsAsia?
Sign in to rate
Discussion 0 comments
Sort:
?

No comments yet — be the first to start the discussion!