THE FUSE

Andrew Giuliani, the head of the White House FIFA task force, addressed the situation on Friday, suggesting that the United States would not penalise such expressions. Speaking to reporters about whether the players were in the wrong, Giuliani stated: "We believe in our First Amendment rights here in the United States of America." He further added that the Argentinian team had the opportunity and ability to "make those statements" while competing on American soil during the tournament, citing the country's constitutional protections for free speech.