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Philippe Auclair@philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d ago"Sources with knowledge of the scheme say the intention was for Infantino to become the chief executive or commissioner after his presidency, with a basic salary — before any bonuses — of $30million (about £22.2million) a year". More stellar reporting by @martynziegler.bsky.social for @thetimes.com.
clearly just clinging onto his job here (and with regret it might even be enough).
The Athletic@theathletic.com · 5d agoFIFA and Gianni Infantino have performed a U-turn on his plot to sell a stake in its commercial and event operations after widespread condemnation of the plans. Details: nyti.ms/4g2dPex
this kit wasn’t good the first time
Met (C) 🏆@afcmet.bsky.social · 5d agoMore leaked images of the new Arsenal third kit
people don’t understand fifa. it has a political level, which is vile, and it has a technocratic level, which is almost exclusively people who care very deeply about the game and do good work. the two things are divisible and only intersect at their peripheries; like the civil service & politicians.
Sachin Nakrani@sachinnakrani.bsky.social · 6d agoAny word yet from this standard-bearer for football’s high moral code?
“Now the whale’s jaws are opened only for special occasions” could be a euphemistic comment on the couple here
jordan@jordantyranny.bsky.social · last wk.The only taxidermied blue whale in the world, 1865 CE, now housed at the Natural History Museum in Sweden. The public was allowed to enter the whale up until a couple was found having sex inside it. Now the whale’s jaws are opened only for special occasions, such as Swedish election days.
this is just words unless and until they secede in protest. UEFA and CONMEBOL hold the keys and can force the reform of football governance if they want. I feel very pessimistic about that happening.
Philippe Auclair@philippeauclair.bsky.social · last wk.New UEFA statement. "UEFA knows there is significant and growing opposition to FIFA’s scheme. FIFA cannot continue to use our sport to enrich themselves and their friends. We can grow the game correctly. It’s time to prioritise associations, clubs, leagues, players and fans"
absolutely love the fact Shola Ameobi is now head of corporate affairs at Newcastle nyti.ms/4x3jCGj
Shola Ameobi on perceptions and a new role at Newcastle: ‘Negativity has helped me become resilient’ (Gift Article)
The former striker was Newcastle's loan coordinator for seven years but has moved to the fresh position of head of corporate affairs
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all the focus is on Vini but if I’m concerned about anything it’s the fact we have a very thin midfield and only the ghost of Ben White at right back. surely need to be fixing those issues.
this seems sort of positive for the prospects of Vini Jr leaving?
Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 2w ago🚨⚪️ Real Madrid have verbally agreed on personal terms with Yan Diomande. 💣 Same as Paris Saint-Germain in June, Real also have player’s green light on terms. Real set to return with new bid to Leipzig after €90m plus €10m rejected. PSG, in contact again today to try until the end. 🎥
would be delighted if I could go without seeing the name “Ezri Konsa” for a while tbh
didn’t realise Goretzka was available on a free. I wouldn’t be against that. Vlahovic will come to the Prem if not Saudi won’t he.
Opta Analyst@optaanalyst.optajoe.com · 2w agoSalah? Goretzka? Vlahovic? With around a month to go before the start the 2026-27 domestic season, there are some big names still without a club. We look at eight free agents still on the market: theanalyst.com/articles/fre...
lotta money flying around this summer hey
David Ornstein@david-ornstein.bsky.social · 2w ago🚨 Offer accepted by West Ham United from Al Hilal for Crysencio Summerville £55m guaranteed + £5m potential bonuses - total package worth just over €70m as #AlHilal try to finalise signing of 24yo #WHUFC winger - not fully done yet 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/745...
here’s a thing: English crowds are going to be incredibly hostile to Argentinian players this season. they will be booed up and down the land. makes me quite glad arsenal dont have any and imo makes signing Alvarez less attractive as inevitably it comes with a load of extra mess.
there are lots of reasons why it’s mad Chelsea have paid all that for Morgan Rogers but chief among them if the fact he plays in the same position as their best player.
why did they get The Riddler to hand it to him?
Fabrizio Romano (MIRROR)@fabrizioromano.yopro20.com · 2w ago⭐️🇪🇸 Ferran Torres receives the FIFA Man of the Match Award for the World Cup Final. 💥
thank the Lord for that. now get those nice Arsenal boys in ice water and then off to Mallorca for a week.
everyone always tells me he isn’t that good and my view of him is basically the odd European match plus Spain at tournaments but I really like Nico Williams and I find it strange that the buzz around him has died down. he can be so impactful.
Scrap the Romesh thing just clip Wayne Rooney saying he thought the half time show was crap and the licence fee QR code
is watching your father wipe his arse better or worse than watching someone else wipe their arse? important philosophical questions.
Martin@brartin.bsky.social · 2w agoA pundit on Norwegian TV said he would rather watch his own father wipe his ass than to watch the halftime show😂
If you’re at home and wondering how this halftime show thing is going down in the stadium, I can confirm the atmosphere is stone dead. Fans gawping at what’s happening with little reaction.
dawg the brazilians are calling it asfaltos unidos in the QTs we're getting cooked
Arif Hasan, but NFL🔨⚒️🛠️@arif.bsky.social · 2w agothis shot is so bleak lmao
I’ll tell you what. this isn’t as good as the People’s World Cup Final™ was last night.
Flâneur@flannyballs.bsky.social · 3w agoladies and mentalmen, People’s World Cup Final™ champions 2026, the English
I’m pretty deep into football and it’s many lores and I will tell you I had zero clue there even was a “fifa anthem”