Countries can collect US$500 billion extra corporate tax a year from multinational corporations without increasing taxes by following through on the #UNtaxConvention’s commitment to change where multinationals pay tax. Our new study with @psiglobalunion.bsky.social: taxjustice.net/press/countr...

Countries to gain $500bn more tax a year under UN ‘pay-where-you-play’ plan - Tax Justice Network

UN tax convention commitment to scrap 100-year-old corporate tax approach will unleash new economic era without increasing taxes, experts say Countries can collect US$500 billion more in corporate tax...

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The scathing full text of FIFA COO’s statement is worth reading to see a brave display of integrity from within Zurich HQ.

Tariq Panja@tariqpanja.bsky.social · 6d ago

In a week of incendiary statements, this from Kevin Lamour, who at least for tonight remains FIFA COO, is incredibly damning in that it is from an insider that goes beyond this one scheme and is an assassination in a few hundred words of the FIFA president as a leader of global football.

Big respect for this. apnews.com/article/cord...

Senior FIFA executive says staff were deceived over Infantino's World Cup sell-off plan

Two senior FIFA officials have criticized Gianni Infantino’s World Cup sell-off plan. One has resigned as a presidential adviser and the second says staff have been deceived by a project that must not...

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🚨BREAKING: More than 100 peaceful protestors have been arrested today under terror laws. Amnesty legal observers attended to document the arrests and any human rights violations.

La Une de L’Equipe.

This could have been a nice piece. It felt mean-spirited when unnecessarily putting down today’s generation of players. England’s young team is likeable, professional and socially aware, as well as being elite athletes. I don’t see any reason why Nobby Stiles is morally superior to Marcus Rashford

Guardian Sport@sport.theguardian.com · 7d ago

England’s 1966 World Cup heroes were fun, humble and unlike today’s stars

Some European FAs already saying they will carefully consider the substance of FIFA proposal etc etc etc. Given FIFA has given them until 19 Sep to sign up, at least for the initial $20m, we’re going to need better than this kind of beige slop. There’s never been a more urgent time for action.

NEW: More than half of all Chelsea’s domestic games last season were subject to reports of homophobia. Home Office data also shows another annual rise in the number of Premier League matches at which anti-LGBTQ incidents were reported. @prideinfootball.bsky.social and PL respond, on @outsports.com

Homophobia on the rise at Premier League games, report finds - Outsports

Homophobia incidents were reported at 15% of Premier League games last season, leaving LGBTQ fans feeling they are on the "front line" of discrimination.

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Infantino Uncensored… Quite the post Comments turned off. www.instagram.com/p/DbRfdfdCFI...

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More than 70 attacks on UK mosques were recorded in the past year. No one should feel unsafe attending their place of worship. amn.st/63323BEslPl

One UK mosque attacked ‘every five days’, says British Muslim Trust

More than 70 attacks have been recorded over past year, including acts of violence, property damage and vandalism

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Newcastle v Liverpool on the first game of the season - couldn’t be a better day to commemorate King Kev. If there is a God or justice in the world, this will be a late 4-3 Newcastle victory. He would love that.

Wor Flags@worflags.org.uk · 2w ago

We'll be paying tribute to the most important man in Newcastle United's history at our season opener against Liverpool on Sunday 23 August. If you'd like to contribute to our display you can do so on our website: worflags.org.uk/donate/

We'll be paying tribute to the most important man in Newcastle United's history at our season opener against Liverpool on Sunday 23 August. If you'd like to contribute to our display you can do so on our website: worflags.org.uk/donate/

Kevin Keegan: he hated fascists

This man gave me the greatest memories. I always dreaded this day. A great man, a good man, a pure inspiration. Rest In Power King Kev #NUFC

"No one should dictate what a woman may or may not wear, and no woman should be penalized for practising her faith, cultural identity or beliefs." Portugal's parliament approves ban on face coverings - time for the President to stop this discriminatory law. www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Portugal: Blanket ban on face coverings threatens several human rights

Following the Portuguese Parliament’s approval of a law banning face coverings in public spaces, the Executive Director of Amnesty International – Portugal, João Godinho Martins, said:   “This new law...

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World Champion

Argentina.

Infantino trying to drag Trump out of Spain's celebration makes it all the more perfect

Such a bad final. My TV has never before done this in 8 years…

Rooney and Romesh just saved the World Cup final

Winning this World Cup would have just made winning the home Euros in 2028 less special . Well done Thomas 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🦁🦁🦁👏

This is absolutely magnificent. Every time I read @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social I come away thinking there is nothing more that can be said. Very much worth your time 👇

Philippe Auclair@philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3w ago

We at @josimarfootball.bsky.social are delighted to welcome @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social as a new contributor, with this exceptional essay about the 2026 World Cup, "the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins". Must-read.

Silence for the victims of wildfires in Spain and then, immediately, the oil ad.. #ESPBEL #WorldCup

The son of the man shot and killed by ICE: I am Ronaldo Salgado, the oldest son of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. He should've been picking up the last of his guys before heading to finish up construction. Unbeknownst to all of us, my dad had been shot inside his van by ICE agents in unmarked cars.

Another person has been shot and killed by an ICE officer, this time in Houston. Mr. Salgado Araujo should still be alive, with his community and loved ones. We call for an independent, impartial, and transparent investigation–and accountability–now! ICE does not make our communities safer.

Another senseless killing in a continuing genocide. A man who sought to help others and bring joy through the World Cup. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Aid worker who organised World Cup screenings in Gaza killed in Israeli strike

Mohamed al-Wahidi died when a missile struck his taxi shortly before Egypt played Argentina in their last 16 match

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Could not be more proud of this team. They brought us collective joy we haven't seen in the 15 years since the revoltuion

Karim Zidan@karimzidan.com · last mo.

As Egypt continues its historic World Cup run, its victories are resonating far beyond the pitch, offering millions across the Arab world a rare moment of shared pride and regional solidarity—none more so than the people of Palestine www.sportspolitika.news/p/egypt-worl...

Excellent piece by my friend @philipoconnor.bsky.social about the vulnerable communities in Vancouver's dystopian downtown east side and the local government's early-morning sweeps and raids. This is happening in the shadow of the World Cup www.reuters.com/sports/socce...

In World Cup shadows, Vancouver's vulnerable communities fear sweeps and raids

The World Cup has brought glitz and glamour to Vancouver, but as the western Canadian city seeks to show its best side to the world, some locals say it has also led to early-morning raids and what the...

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