https://freerepublic.com/tag/homercall/ en-us Mon, 6 Jul 2026 01:34:23 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386813/posts After the Royal Belgian Football Association released a 283-word statement saying it was “astonished” at Folarin Balogun’s reinstatement, manager Rudi Garcia compared it to April Fools’ Day at his pre-match press conference. “I didn’t know that July 5 was equal to April 1 at FIFA,” Garcia said in French, through an interpreter. “We’re not defending the national team or federation,” Garcia continued. “We’re defending in football. … It’s the first time in World Cup history that such a decision is taken. I am a head coach, I will focus on my team, on tomorrow’s game. Regardless of the 11 starting... New York Post https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4386813/posts#comment Mon, 6 Jul 2026 01:34:23 GMT