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Sam Cunningham@samcunningham.bsky.social · 2w ago

The power of journalism: England's amputee side were struggling to raise funds for the World Cup in September. Stuck on around £20,000. Wrote about their lack of FA funding in @sport.theguardian.com They then appeared on BBC/Sky. Now raised over £45,000 www.gofundme.com/f/get-englan...

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England Men’s Amputee Football Team is preparing to represent… England Amputee Football Association needs your support for Get England Amputee Footballers to the World Cup

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While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in "We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup." For @sport.theguardian.com

While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in "We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup." For @sport.theguardian.com

England cannot afford trip to amputee World Cup – and the FA will not help

With no national funding, England’s successful men’s amputee side is struggling to raise the £50,000 needed for November’s tournament in Mexico

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Sam Cunningham@samcunningham.bsky.social · 2w ago

While Thomas Tuchel's England squad flew around the US and Mexico in a private jet, England's amputee players are paying for their own flights for a game in Ireland next month. Having had funding cut by the FA, they are struggling to raise £50,000 for this September's World Cup

While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in "We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup." For @sport.theguardian.com

Man Utd fans accuse the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders to generate more revenue from tourists & corporates. Club say they're cracking down on touts/bots. Fans say they're innocent but face losing STs they've had for decades. Read in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

Manchester United accused of banning loyal fans to make space for big-spending tourists

Manchester United supporters have accused the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders in order to generate more revenue from tourists and corporates. Season ticket holders of several dec...

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While the England team won £21.5m at the World Cup, the amputee side, who had their funding cut by the FA in 2006, are struggling to raise £50,000 for the World Cup in "We’re Nations League champions, and there’s a chance we won’t go to this World Cup." For @sport.theguardian.com

England cannot afford trip to amputee World Cup – and the FA will not help

With no national funding, England’s successful men’s amputee side is struggling to raise the £50,000 needed for November’s tournament in Mexico

theguardian.com

Sam Cunningham@samcunningham.bsky.social · 2w ago

One Manchester United fan caught in the crackdown on tickets touts and bots tells me: "It all comes down to money. They’ll probably sell this season ticket on as a hospitality package and make five times as much. They can deny it, but that’s what this is."

Man Utd fans accuse the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders to generate more revenue from tourists & corporates. Club say they're cracking down on touts/bots. Fans say they're innocent but face losing STs they've had for decades. Read in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

Is Rodri the best Premier League player ever? For the Premier League:

Is Rodri the best Premier League player ever?

After winning the World Cup, we discuss where the Spaniard sits among the greatest top-flight stars

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Man Utd fans accuse the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders to generate more revenue from tourists & corporates. Club say they're cracking down on touts/bots. Fans say they're innocent but face losing STs they've had for decades. Read in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

Manchester United accused of banning loyal fans to make space for big-spending tourists

Manchester United supporters have accused the club of attempting to force out season ticket holders in order to generate more revenue from tourists and corporates. Season ticket holders of several dec...

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Mollie Goodfellow@hansmollman.bsky.social · 3w ago

😂😂😂

Imagine if they have to redo the World Cup

🚨 Gianni Infantino is facing an International Olympic Committee investigation after an official complaint was filed following US President Donald Trump’s intervention to block Folarin Balogun’s ban. Full details in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

Infantino facing IOC probe after complaint lodged over Trump’s Balogun intervention

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino is facing an International Olympic Committee investigation after an official complaint was filed following US President Donald Trump’s intervention to block Folarin Balogun’...

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The Premier League Briefing: 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🇦🇷 Premier League battles across the pitch in England v Argentina 🦝 Haaland and the raccoon 🐈‍⬛️ Sunderland bolster squad 🐯 Hull owner reveals significant transfer budget 🌹 Rose immerses himself in Bournemouth Read 👇 www.premierleague.com/en/news/4679...

The Briefing: Premier League stars battle at the World Cup, transfer latest and more

Our round-up of news stories and transfer reports across the Premier League

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Sam Cunningham@samcunningham.bsky.social · 3w ago

The oath Infantino read aloud when he became an IOC member at a ceremony in Lausanne in 2020: “I will always act independently of commercial and political interests as well as of any racial or religious consideration.” Has he breached that pledge at this World Cup?

🚨 Gianni Infantino is facing an International Olympic Committee investigation after an official complaint was filed following US President Donald Trump’s intervention to block Folarin Balogun’s ban. Full details in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

🚨 Gianni Infantino is facing an International Olympic Committee investigation after an official complaint was filed following US President Donald Trump’s intervention to block Folarin Balogun’s ban. Full details in my @cityam.bsky.social column 👇

Infantino facing IOC probe after complaint lodged over Trump’s Balogun intervention

Fifa boss Gianni Infantino is facing an International Olympic Committee investigation after an official complaint was filed following US President Donald Trump’s intervention to block Folarin Balogun’...

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In his unveiling as Chelsea manager in Stamford Bridge's Drake Suite, Xabi Alonso was surrounded by large photos of Mourinho and Conte lifting Premier League trophies. A reminder of expectations. Will he join them? Or will he fall victim to the managerial churn? For @sport.theguardian.com

Alonso ‘optimistic’ he can thrive at Chelsea and avoid coaching carousel

Only time will tell if the former Leverkusen manager will become yet another victim of the constant churn at Stamford Bridge

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‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great Including how Arsenal almost turned him into a goalkeeper, not initially clicking with Pochettino and a ruthlessness that comes out in performances. For @theguardian.com

‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great

Figures who worked with striker during his formative years recall his self-belief – even when his talent did not stand out

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Sam Cunningham@samcunningham.bsky.social · 4w ago

How Arsenal almost turned Harry Kane into a goalkeeper... 🧤🧤🧤

‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great Including how Arsenal almost turned him into a goalkeeper, not initially clicking with Pochettino and a ruthlessness that comes out in performances. For @theguardian.com

‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great Including how Arsenal almost turned him into a goalkeeper, not initially clicking with Pochettino and a ruthlessness that comes out in performances. For @theguardian.com

‘Is he a nice guy? No. He’s a good guy’: how Harry Kane became an England great

Figures who worked with striker during his formative years recall his self-belief – even when his talent did not stand out

theguardian.com

🍳 Frying squad: England’s World Cup bid fuelled by cooking oil and leftover food... ➕️ in this week's @cityam.bsky.social column: 😡 1000s left out-of-pocket after World Cup tickets cancelled 🎾 Wimbledon caves to World Cup ❓️ Can shorter tennis save Brit decline? Read ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Frying squad: England’s World Cup bid fuelled by cooking oil and leftover food

England’s World Cup campaign in the USA, Mexico and Canada is being powered by used cooking oil, leftover food and algae. The decision to maintain a World Cup training base in Kansas City has meant En...

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Interview with Fara Williams for @theathletic.com, on the difficulties WSL players still face moving clubs. Williams was put up by her Everton manager, Mo Marley. In other moves she slept on team-mate's sofas. "That probably still happens now." (Link in comments)

From estate cages to the Lionesses, Fara Williams knows the impact of WSL's Airbnb partnership

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Interview with Fara Williams for @theathletic.com, on the difficulties WSL players still face moving clubs. Williams was put up by her Everton manager, Mo Marley. In other moves she slept on team-mate's sofas. "That probably still happens now." (Link in comments)

From estate cages to the Lionesses, Fara Williams knows the impact of WSL's Airbnb partnership

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Rhys Knott@wrhys-writes.bsky.social · 4w ago

Need kids to get into it first!

I feel like getting better at tennis will save British tennis, no?