Séamas O'Reilly: Trump is trying to bait minorities with the beautiful game — with FIFA's help

"America’s most ardent soccer fans are staying home because they see this for what it is: Trump turning the entire tournament into a cardboard box propped up with a stick to ensnare migrants, and FIFA eagerly abetting him in this endeavour."

Real Madrid's Arda Guler controls the ball during the Club World Cup group H soccer match between Real Madrid and Al Hilal in Miami.

You likely don’t read this column for football news. You read this column because someone in my family sent it to you once and giving up reading it now would seem rude. 

It’s true, however, that I’d rather eat glass than wade into 99% of footballing discourse. And then, alas, there comes an omnishambles of such magnificent proportions that it is not merely a duty but a pleasure for me to pipe up.