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RGIII Blames Fans for USMNT World Cup Loss
8 Jul
Summary
- Robert Griffin III criticized fan unity after the USMNT's World Cup exit.
- He suggested fans were not a united front, calling the loss embarrassing.
- Griffin expressed devastation, comparing the team to an 'AAU TEAM'.
Following the U.S. men's national team's 4-1 FIFA World Cup loss to Belgium on Monday, former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III voiced his strong disappointment and frustration. Griffin, now a college football analyst, took to social media to share his feelings, stating he was "drinking my sorrows away" after the match.
Griffin attributed the "embarrassing" defeat not just to Belgium being a superior team, but also to a lack of unity among American fans. He controversially suggested that fans were not "a united front," leading to the team looking like an "AAU TEAM." This sentiment came after a significant build-up to the game, which included President Trump calling FIFA.
The U.S. struggled defensively throughout the match, with key players like Christian Pulisic and Folarin Balogun having lackluster performances. Pulisic sustained an ankle injury during the game. Griffin, who had previously supported a FIFA decision regarding Balogun's suspension, attended several World Cup matches in Houston with his wife, passionately supporting the U.S. team.
