Donald Trump's 4-word response to Ryder Cup mockery resurfaces after Belgium's World Cup taunt

U.S. President Donald Trump is growing familiar with ridicule following American sporting setbacks.

The president was hilariously mocked by Belgium players, who seemed to imitate Trump's distinctive dance routine after their final goal in the 4-1 demolition of the U.S. Men's National Team on Monday. Trump had generated controversy before the Round of 16 game by pressuring FIFA president Gianni Infantino to reverse the red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin Balogun in the victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

The world governing body of soccer swiftly announced that the automatic one-match ban for Balogun's sending-off had been suspended, controversially allowing him to feature in the Round of 16. Belgium subsequently had an appeal against the ruling rejected.

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Nevertheless, Rudi Garcia's team had the last laugh in Seattle as goals from Charles De Ketelaere (two), Hans Vanaken, and Romelu Lukaku sealed a quarter-final tie with Spain.

Having been frustrated by the Balogun circumstances, the Belgians delivered their message with their celebratory Trump-themed dance, which presumably didn't go down well with the U.S. commander-in-chief, via The Mirror US. After the final whistle, Belgium's social media team also poked fun at the situation, posting, "Overturn this."

This represents another instance the president has been mocked by a sporting rival.

After Europe's memorable triumph over Team USA at last year's Ryder Cup in New York, Rory McIlroy captured the squad chanting "Are you watching Donald Trump?" as they hoisted the trophy.

The clip swiftly made its way to the president, who surprisingly responded positively to the taunting. Taking to Truth Social, he wrote: "Yes, I'm watching. Congratulations!"

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Meanwhile, the uproar over Trump's World Cup intervention continues to intensify, with Infantino facing mounting pressure to step down.

FIFA enforces strict regulations regarding political interference in the operations of its national associations, having suspended the Nepalese federation just last month for third-party involvement.

Infantino released a statement on Monday claiming the decision had been reached by its independent disciplinary committee, only for Trump to reveal he had personally contacted Infantino.

The president said: "I saw the play. That [challenge by Balogun] wasn't a foul, that wasn't even an infraction. That was two guys running full speed that happened to crash into each other.

"These were two great athletes that got tangled up and this referee, who is a little bit suspect, if you check his past, he made a call that nobody could believe. He [Balogun] didn't do anything wrong and he's our best player, or one of our best players. And he gave him a red card.

"It's very unfair, you can't do that. So, yes, I asked for a review by FIFA. I spoke to a man who's highly respected [Infantino] and by the way, whose level of respect has gone up tenfold."

However, Infantino is likely wishing Trump had kept their exchange private as the scrutiny on the FIFA chief grows ever more intense.