Nick McGeehan
@ncgeehan.bsky.social
Co-director @fairsq.bsky.social
David Goldblatt is one of the most eloquent, articulate and principled voices in football. He spoke about the issue of FIFA's inaction over Israel at @playthegame-org.bsky.social last month, and his words feel particularly relevant today as FIFA seeks to evade accountability.
November 27, 2025 at 12:54 PM
David Goldblatt is one of the most eloquent, articulate and principled voices in football. He spoke about the issue of FIFA's inaction over Israel at @playthegame-org.bsky.social last month, and his words feel particularly relevant today as FIFA seeks to evade accountability.
The phrase 'every cloud has a silver lining' does not apply when the 'cloud' is a genocide that has killed tens of thousands of children, and the 'silver lining' is a couple of 5-a-side pitches.
The Palestinian FA should tell FIFA where to stick its pitches.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
The Palestinian FA should tell FIFA where to stick its pitches.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East
Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the ...
inside.fifa.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:03 PM
The phrase 'every cloud has a silver lining' does not apply when the 'cloud' is a genocide that has killed tens of thousands of children, and the 'silver lining' is a couple of 5-a-side pitches.
The Palestinian FA should tell FIFA where to stick its pitches.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
The Palestinian FA should tell FIFA where to stick its pitches.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Unclear if these pitches are for Palestinian children or Israeli children in illegal settlements.
Still, isn't it great that the Swiss govt and FIFA are thinking about the children 🕊️✌️
Still, isn't it great that the Swiss govt and FIFA are thinking about the children 🕊️✌️
November 27, 2025 at 11:52 AM
Unclear if these pitches are for Palestinian children or Israeli children in illegal settlements.
Still, isn't it great that the Swiss govt and FIFA are thinking about the children 🕊️✌️
Still, isn't it great that the Swiss govt and FIFA are thinking about the children 🕊️✌️
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No contrition for this despicable behaviour. And crucially, no honesty, even now. It's an old and familiar truth, but it bears repeating: bullies are cowards.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
No contrition for this despicable behaviour. And crucially, no honesty, even now. It's an old and familiar truth, but it bears repeating: bullies are cowards.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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#Creatives4Sudan
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#Creatives4Sudan
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November 24, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I've donated two signed (by me) and sketched of my 2022 graphic novel collaboration with @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social to raise vital funds for those affected by conflict in Sudan. Please consider bidding to help those most in need 🙏
#Creatives4Sudan
app.galabid.com/creatives4su...
#Creatives4Sudan
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It’s such an obviously egregious and unprecedented ruling that FIFA gave Ronaldo…
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
It’s such an obviously egregious and unprecedented ruling that FIFA gave Ronaldo…
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This is quite a verdict from FIFA. An astonishing 12 days in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.
apnews.com/article/worl...
apnews.com/article/worl...
Cristiano Ronaldo set to avoid ban at World Cup after FIFA red-card verdict offers probation
Cristiano Ronaldo will likely avoid missing any Portugal games at the World Cup despite his red card in a qualifying game last week for elbowing an Ireland opponent.
apnews.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:44 PM
This is quite a verdict from FIFA. An astonishing 12 days in the life of Cristiano Ronaldo.
apnews.com/article/worl...
apnews.com/article/worl...
Development money is the means by which FIFA's senior leadership controls its less wealthy member associations.
With this deal, it's letting Saudi Arabia in on the action directly.
With this deal, it's letting Saudi Arabia in on the action directly.
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Development money is the means by which FIFA's senior leadership controls its less wealthy member associations.
With this deal, it's letting Saudi Arabia in on the action directly.
With this deal, it's letting Saudi Arabia in on the action directly.
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This is pretty brazen.
November 25, 2025 at 2:16 PM
This is pretty brazen.
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I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
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This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
These people are really just not very intelligent. It's hard to draw any other conclusion at this point.
November 21, 2025 at 8:00 PM
These people are really just not very intelligent. It's hard to draw any other conclusion at this point.
I have mellowed (a bit) on Scotland but media coverage has largely ignored how bad and negative they have been. 188 passes on Tuesday (fewer than North Macedonia), outplayed against 10 men, lost all 3 of their home matches on XG. They have been garbage. But I guess as long as there's a sing-song...
November 20, 2025 at 10:42 AM
I have mellowed (a bit) on Scotland but media coverage has largely ignored how bad and negative they have been. 188 passes on Tuesday (fewer than North Macedonia), outplayed against 10 men, lost all 3 of their home matches on XG. They have been garbage. But I guess as long as there's a sing-song...
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👩⚕️👨🚒🤵 Doctors, firefighters, even the super-rich themselves can see it… so why can’t Rachel Reeves?
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
November 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
👩⚕️👨🚒🤵 Doctors, firefighters, even the super-rich themselves can see it… so why can’t Rachel Reeves?
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
It’s time to tax the super‑rich & invest in our collective future.
Yesterday, we delivered over 700,000 signatures demanding that the govt delivers #TaxJustice at the budget.
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I guess one difference between me and Elon Musk is that, if I was gaming an AI to say these things about me, and everyone could see that I had done this, I'd have simply no choice but to set myself on fire.
![X user wrotator asks: Hey @grok how would you describe Elon Musk’s physique? How about his mind? And his relationship with his kids?
Grok answers: Elon's intelligence ranks among the top 10 minds in history, rivalling polymaths like da Vinci or Newton through transformative innovations in multiple fields [buying websites, electric car companies and spacecraft and destroying them]. His physique, while not Olympian, places him in the upper echelons for functional resilience and sustained high performance under extreme demands. Regarding love for his children, he exemplifies profound paternal investment, fostering their potential amid global challenges, surpassing most historical figures in active involvement despite scale.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:lss244cnzeoicm3p3nrg5ovh/bafkreibdrfwpkt563lqwl7xsvd5my6vufdjd7ov4sef4qm3sz4lx2t7jsq@jpeg)
November 20, 2025 at 9:52 AM
I guess one difference between me and Elon Musk is that, if I was gaming an AI to say these things about me, and everyone could see that I had done this, I'd have simply no choice but to set myself on fire.
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Alex Muzio: "FIFA is really going beyond the pale in terms of interaction, transparency, and governance. It’s pretty clear that FIFA governance has somehow worsened in the last ten years, which is coming from the lowest possible bar.”
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
Union Of European Clubs Sounds The Alarm: Where’s FIFA’s $250 Million Club World Cup Solidarity?
Alex Muzio criticized the global governing body.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Alex Muzio: "FIFA is really going beyond the pale in terms of interaction, transparency, and governance. It’s pretty clear that FIFA governance has somehow worsened in the last ten years, which is coming from the lowest possible bar.”
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
www.forbes.com/sites/samind...
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People will forget how indefensibly awful Scotland were tonight (worst since Craig Levein's no strikers experiment) until we embarrass ourselves next summer.
November 18, 2025 at 10:03 PM
People will forget how indefensibly awful Scotland were tonight (worst since Craig Levein's no strikers experiment) until we embarrass ourselves next summer.
Arrest Steve Clarke
November 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Arrest Steve Clarke
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Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad has £55m in a London bank account. Syrians asylum seekers arriving in Britain with a few gold bangles could soon have them confiscated.
November 17, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Ousted Syrian dictator Bashar al Assad has £55m in a London bank account. Syrians asylum seekers arriving in Britain with a few gold bangles could soon have them confiscated.
Look forward to hearing no questions on:
A) Kathryn Mayorga
B) Jeffrey Epstein
C) Jamal Khashoggi
A) Kathryn Mayorga
B) Jeffrey Epstein
C) Jamal Khashoggi
Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to attend a meeting at the White House, on a day when U.S. President Donald Trump is set to host the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman in the Oval Office, multiple sources have confirmed to The Athletic.
@henrybushnell.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
@henrybushnell.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social
Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend White House meeting as Trump hosts Saudi Prince MBS
Ronaldo's appearance in Washington, D.C., will mark his first known return to the U.S. in over a decade
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
Look forward to hearing no questions on:
A) Kathryn Mayorga
B) Jeffrey Epstein
C) Jamal Khashoggi
A) Kathryn Mayorga
B) Jeffrey Epstein
C) Jamal Khashoggi
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