Seb Stafford-Bloor
@sebsb.bsky.social
German Football correspondent, The Athletic.
Goalkeepers are really important. So, why don’t they cost more? @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Goalkeepers are incredibly important. So why don’t they cost more money? (Gift Article)
When James Trafford completes his move to Leeds, he will become the fourth most expensive goalkeeper of all time
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Gianni Infantino’s Icarus moment. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
This is Gianni Infantino’s Icarus moment – the FIFA president has finally flown too close to the sun (Gift Article)
The FIFA president's plans to sell off a stake in the World Cup has been met with widespread disapproval throughout the sport
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The Queen of yarn @cstaffordbloor.bsky.social strikes again with my amazing Arsenal, Montreal and Toronto themed knits ❤️🤍💙 (direct links in Alt text) ⚽️⚾️🇨🇦 www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Forz... #arsenal #montrealcanadiens #gohabsgo #torontobluejays #bluejays
‘They’re made for each other, those two. Fascinated with power. And with themselves, too’ — three guesses as to who this German commentator’s been looking at just now
Incredibly torn between ‘Gianni Infantosser’ and ‘the #mugwank idea of a football world cup final half time show’
Andreas Thies@andreasthies.bsky.social · 3w agoRobert Smith hat die Schnauze voll von der WM-Halbzeitshow. Er ist einer von uns.
Johan Manzambi expected to undergo medical tomorrow ahead of a move to Aston Villa. Fee in excess of £50million, breaking the previous club record set by Amadou Onana. Story w/ @sebsb.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social #AVFC www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
Johan Manzambi expected to undergo Aston Villa medical (Gift Article)
Newcastle had reached a club-to-club agreement with Freiburg for Manzambi before Villa stepped up their pursuit.
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The overhead locker faffer on plane journeys. The worst of the worst.
Our real Mr. President when he saw this post. 😅😅😅 But we're so happy to have our new starboy. 🤩 QT: https://twitter.com/i/status/2072665769905721646
A piece with @anantaajith.bsky.social and @sebsb.bsky.social on Xhaka. Alonso loves him, he brings leadership as well as quality and was excellent at Sunderland last season. But at 33, how much is that worth to Chelsea? 👇 www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
Why Chelsea want Sunderland’s Granit Xhaka – at the right price
Aside from the quality the Switzerland midfielder would bring, Chelsea would benefit from his nous and emotional stability off the pitch
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Spurs being serious. At last. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social and free to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
Tottenham's Mateus Fernandes coup is a big-club move. At last, they are serious
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I decided “You know what I need during a historic heat wave? A knit cowl!”
Ceylan Stafford-Bloor@cstaffordbloor.bsky.social · last mo.A Turnstile Triangle, *finally* on its way to @theglenn.me! #coys
One thing to keep in mind regarding Lewandowski to the Fire: Does this influence Leon Goretzka's decision? The Fire remain in the mix for the Germany midfielder. Also: Lewy vs. Muller on July 16? That's the aim. With @tombogert.bsky.social and @sebsb.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
Robert Lewandowski agrees Chicago Fire move, will sign two-year deal with MLS club
The legendary striker is a free agent after leaving Barcelona.
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🇵🇱 Sources: Legendary forward Robert Lewandowski has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Fire. @jacobsben.bsky.social 1st. Lewandowski, 37, will sign a 2 year deal. Becomes 1 of MLS's marquee (& highest paid) players. w/ @paultenorio.bsky.social @sebsb.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...
Lewandowski agrees Chicago Fire move
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All I want is for England not to play two right footers on the left. Anything other than that.
Let’s try this again. Tiny hat for a new Spurs fan, due to be born TO SOMEONE ELSE in February. Rook for scale.
