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Slowly going forward cause I can't find reverse. BTS ARMY OT7 This is my purple bubble. I'm 91 liner and grateful to say, my 30s are WAY more fun than people said it will be. At some point I'll make a pinned bio... But I have no idea what to say. 🤣😊

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Moving Forward⁷ 🇿🇦@movingf52185707.bsky.social · 10h ago

Now this is scary... A trophy gleamed with golden pride, while invoices quietly multiplied. The mayor asked, 'Where's our cheque?' The cup replied... 'Have you checked VAR yet?' Wonder if they will ever get their money...

A close-up photograph of the FIFA World Cup trophy dominates the image, centered against a softly blurred stadium crowd in shades of red, grey, and green. Overlaid text from The Athletic reads: "U.S. cities chasing FIFA over millions of dollars owed after hosting World Cup games." The article is credited to Adam Crafton, with the photograph credited to Pedro Ugarte / AFP via Getty Images. A small green label reading "WORLD CUP" appears above the headline, and The Athletic logo is displayed in the bottom-right corner. The image serves as the cover for a news article investigating the financial aftermath of hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Rather than celebrating the trophy or the tournament, it frames the World Cup as the center of a financial dispute, suggesting that some U.S. host cities believe FIFA owes them millions of dollars related to hosting costs or contractual obligations.
* Daysi * ⁷ ⟭⟬ ⟬⟭ 🇳🇱 ⦿ ☰ ☲@dbyd.bsky.social · 10h ago

U.S. 2026 World Cup host cities are chasing #FIFA for unpaid $1M legacy grants promised by management. While FIFA charts $15B+ in revenue, local taxpayers footed billions for security & transport, leaving cities to hunt for promised funds. More: nyti.ms/4gb8TE9

Moving Forward⁷ 🇿🇦@movingf52185707.bsky.social · 10h ago

Now this is interesting! The whistle blew, the cameras rolled, the treasure chest grew big and bold. The fans brought songs, the stars brought flair... The Executives won the Golden Boot somewhere.

A black infographic titled "The financial reality behind the 2026 World Cup" focuses on rising tournament revenue. The left side explains that expanding the tournament from 32 to 48 teams increases the number of matches from 64 to 104, helping FIFA generate a projected $13 billion in revenue. It highlights broadcast rights as a major income source, claiming around $3.9 billion comes from global television rights. The right side shows a packed stadium during an opening ceremony, viewed from high above, with colorful smoke filling the air and performers covering the field. The slide argues that the expanded World Cup is primarily a commercial success for FIFA. It suggests that television rights and additional matches have transformed the tournament into a powerful revenue-generating business, while also implying that FIFA relies increasingly on broadcasting income as sponsorship changes.A trophy shines in golden light, the taxman vanished overnight. The stadium asked, 'Who's paying me?' The spreadsheet quietly climbed a tree. A black infographic discusses tax exemption and executive rewards. The text claims FIFA pays very little corporate tax due to its non-profit status and explains that host countries waive certain taxes as part of hosting agreements. It estimates $3 billion in ticket revenue and mentions generous executive compensation. On the right is a brightly lit aerial view of Dallas Stadium (AT&T Stadium) decorated for the FIFA World Cup, surrounded by crowds and parked vehicles. The slide questions whether FIFA's financial and tax arrangements are fair. It argues that tax exemptions and executive benefits allow FIFA to maximize profits while host nations absorb many financial obligations.The stadium smiled with polished grace, 'I've hosted football's grandest race!' The city sighed, checked one more bill... 'Could someone buy another hot dog still?' The infographic focuses on the burden on host cities. The text states that although FIFA builds large financial reserves—citing approximately $2.7 billion—host cities receive little direct tournament revenue. Instead, local governments are left paying for stadium upgrades, security, transportation, and cleaning. The accompanying photograph shows SoFi Stadium beside a calm body of water under a cloudy sky. The message is that while FIFA accumulates significant financial reserves, many of the costs associated with hosting fall on local taxpayers. It encourages viewers to question whether hosting a World Cup provides sufficient long-term value for cities.A cup of gold, a ball so bright, Dreams danced beneath the stadium lights. The trophy whispered, 'Lift me high!' The auditor replied, 'First... justify.' The infographic discusses restructuring for future accountability. It references The Athletic's "The BookKeeper" analysis and recommends independent audits of development funds and reforms to the World Cup hosting system. It warns that without changes, future hosts could face long-term debt, underfunded public services, and expensive stadiums that communities struggle to maintain. On the left is a photograph of the FIFA World Cup trophy standing beside an official match ball on a football pitch. Sources listed include The Athletic, The New York Times, and The BookKeeper series by Chris Weatherspoon. The slide concludes by advocating governance reform rather than merely criticizing FIFA. It argues that stronger financial oversight and a fairer distribution of costs would make future World Cups more sustainable for host communities.
* Daysi * ⁷ ⟭⟬ ⟬⟭ 🇳🇱 ⦿ ☰ ☲@dbyd.bsky.social · 4w ago

⚽️ #FIFA expects a record $13 billion from the 2026 World Cup, but pays almost zero corporate tax on billions made from TV rights and tickets. While top executives get tax-free perks, local taxpayers must fund the stadiums. Swipe through to see how the system works. #FWC26 #football