HUNGRY GERALD

The great player, Pele, called soccer “the beautiful game”.  Yes, it is. HG had pleasure watching the England-Mexico game (England won in a squeaker). Norway’s handsome golden Viking — Erling Haaland–is a new hero (specially after sending Brazil to an early exit). Lots of wonderful moments from every team in the world championship tournament. Cabo Verde–small and unsung–gave the big boys all they could handle. And, then came the unspeakable Trump—leaning on FIFA to remove the red card suspension of Balogun, the talented striker on the USA men’s team. The cowardly officials gave in to Trump’s bluster and Balogun will be playing in tonight’s game against Belgium. Sadly, HG will be rooting for Belgium..