Commentary: Trump's FIFA lobbying motivated Belgium in World Cup win over U.S.

When sports figures delve into politics, those who disagree with their views often tell them to 'stick to sports.'

Someone should have told a politician who delved into sports to 'stick to politics.'

It can hardly be doubted that the decision of President Trump to lobby FIFA for a largely unprecedented suspension of the one-game suspension arising from a red card motivated Belgium ahead of its 4-1 win over the U.S.