Meunier's main concern is the situation surrounding Folarin Balogun, an American player who received a red card and was subsequently suspended from playing in the knockout stage against Belgium. However, the FIFA later rescinded his suspension after a phone call between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino, the head of FIFA. Meunier believes that this incident is an example of the problems with the FIFA World Cup in the US.
Meunier thinks that sport and politics should be separated, but acknowledges that it is not always possible. He believes that football reflects what people think, and that it is possible to keep sport and politics separate. However, he also thinks that the FIFA World Cup in the US was prioritising money and entertainment over football. Meunier sees the incident with Balogun as a symbol of the whole tournament, which he believes was led by capitalism, entertainment, and money.
Meunier's comments come after the FIFA World Cup in the US, which was held earlier this summer. The tournament was won by Argentina, but Meunier's criticism of the organisation of the tournament is a significant development. The incident with Balogun and the subsequent rescinding of his suspension has sparked controversy, and Meunier's comments are likely to add to the debate.
Meunier's comments are a clear indication that the organisation of the FIFA World Cup in the US was not without controversy. The incident with Balogun and the subsequent rescinding of his suspension has raised questions about the priorities of the FIFA and the impact of politics on the sport.