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Gaza's Vanishing Stadiums. The Football Story That Is Being Ignored.
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🎥 Gaza’s Vanishing Stadiums
The football story that is being ignored.
Hundred’s of footballers killed, stadiums destroyed, illegal matches in occupied territories and almost complete silence from FIFA.
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The football story that is being ignored.
Hundred’s of footballers killed, stadiums destroyed, illegal matches in occupied territories and almost complete silence from FIFA.
Please watch and share our latest film here 👇
youtu.be/cfjDXFif8Yw?...
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If FIFA has been unable to get a visa to enter the US for a member of its own competitions organizing committee, it doesn't bode well for fans at the World Cup. apnews.com/article/iran...
Iran boycotting World Cup draw citing visa restrictions for soccer officials
Iran has decided to boycott the World Cup draw in Washington next week. The U.S. denied visas to members of the Iranian delegation, according to the state-run IRNA news agency.
apnews.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
If FIFA has been unable to get a visa to enter the US for a member of its own competitions organizing committee, it doesn't bode well for fans at the World Cup. apnews.com/article/iran...
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🎥 Gaza’s Vanishing Stadiums
The football story that is being ignored.
Hundred’s of footballers killed, stadiums destroyed, illegal matches in occupied territories and almost complete silence from FIFA.
Please watch and share our latest film here 👇
youtu.be/cfjDXFif8Yw?...
The football story that is being ignored.
Hundred’s of footballers killed, stadiums destroyed, illegal matches in occupied territories and almost complete silence from FIFA.
Please watch and share our latest film here 👇
youtu.be/cfjDXFif8Yw?...
Gaza's Vanishing Stadiums. The Football Story That Is Being Ignored.
YouTube video by The Pitch Inspection
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August 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
🎥 Gaza’s Vanishing Stadiums
The football story that is being ignored.
Hundred’s of footballers killed, stadiums destroyed, illegal matches in occupied territories and almost complete silence from FIFA.
Please watch and share our latest film here 👇
youtu.be/cfjDXFif8Yw?...
The football story that is being ignored.
Hundred’s of footballers killed, stadiums destroyed, illegal matches in occupied territories and almost complete silence from FIFA.
Please watch and share our latest film here 👇
youtu.be/cfjDXFif8Yw?...
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This human rights and sustainability strategy is a fucking joke. Unbelievable.
#FuckFIFA
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/66b214cb9f...
#FuckFIFA
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/66b214cb9f...
digitalhub.fifa.com
November 28, 2025 at 10:37 PM
This human rights and sustainability strategy is a fucking joke. Unbelievable.
#FuckFIFA
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#FuckFIFA
digitalhub.fifa.com/m/66b214cb9f...
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🚨No other country in the world set up an unlawful VIP lane to buy PPE during the pandemic.
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚨No other country in the world set up an unlawful VIP lane to buy PPE during the pandemic.
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
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The year is 2025 and French public authorities are still incapable of emptying an away sector in safe and secure conditions.
Left: Marseille-Newcastle
Right: PSG-Tottenham
Left: Marseille-Newcastle
Right: PSG-Tottenham
November 27, 2025 at 4:29 PM
The year is 2025 and French public authorities are still incapable of emptying an away sector in safe and secure conditions.
Left: Marseille-Newcastle
Right: PSG-Tottenham
Left: Marseille-Newcastle
Right: PSG-Tottenham
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Overnight: AFA’s disciplinary tribunal punished Estudiantes extremely harshly for turning their backs during a guard of honour for Rosario Central:
— president Juan Sebastián Verón banned for 6 months
— all 11 starters got two-match bans
— captain can’t captain for 3 months
— president Juan Sebastián Verón banned for 6 months
— all 11 starters got two-match bans
— captain can’t captain for 3 months
November 28, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Overnight: AFA’s disciplinary tribunal punished Estudiantes extremely harshly for turning their backs during a guard of honour for Rosario Central:
— president Juan Sebastián Verón banned for 6 months
— all 11 starters got two-match bans
— captain can’t captain for 3 months
— president Juan Sebastián Verón banned for 6 months
— all 11 starters got two-match bans
— captain can’t captain for 3 months
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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...
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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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3/3
FIFA actually rewarding Israeli Football.
“The objective is to eventually install eight additional mini-pitches in FIFA Member Association Palestine and FIFA Member Association Israel in a second step.”
Israel destroys every football pitch in Gaza and is rewarded for it.
FIFA actually rewarding Israeli Football.
“The objective is to eventually install eight additional mini-pitches in FIFA Member Association Palestine and FIFA Member Association Israel in a second step.”
Israel destroys every football pitch in Gaza and is rewarded for it.
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
3/3
FIFA actually rewarding Israeli Football.
“The objective is to eventually install eight additional mini-pitches in FIFA Member Association Palestine and FIFA Member Association Israel in a second step.”
Israel destroys every football pitch in Gaza and is rewarded for it.
FIFA actually rewarding Israeli Football.
“The objective is to eventually install eight additional mini-pitches in FIFA Member Association Palestine and FIFA Member Association Israel in a second step.”
Israel destroys every football pitch in Gaza and is rewarded for it.
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A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
Sanction Israeli football now. FIFA / UEFA must act. Like/Share video #football #news #worldcup
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November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
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Just another week in Fifaland.
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Cristiano Ronaldo clear to start World Cup after Fifa suspends two games of his ban
Cristiano Ronaldo will serve the final two games of his ban only if he is guilty of a similar infringement in the next year
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Just another week in Fifaland.
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
This is great work by @steffndei.bsky.social and @playthegame-org.bsky.social , the article provides a detailed account of the current state of CAF.
A must read. ⤵️
A must read. ⤵️
Why do foreign-born players fill African football teams? A fascinating piece by @steffndei.bsky.social for @playthegame-org.bsky.social.
www.playthegame.org/news/behind-...
www.playthegame.org/news/behind-...
Behind the stadium boom: Why foreign-born players fill African football teams
A wave of stadium upgrades across Africa coincides with a growing share of Europe-born footballers representing African nations. Steffany Ndei examines how CAF regulations, state interests, and federa...
www.playthegame.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This is great work by @steffndei.bsky.social and @playthegame-org.bsky.social , the article provides a detailed account of the current state of CAF.
A must read. ⤵️
A must read. ⤵️
The below is a screen grab from the official White House media page.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
November 26, 2025 at 11:03 AM
The below is a screen grab from the official White House media page.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
Two GOATs. CR7 x 45/47🔥
The Trumpian culture, admired by FIFA, has normalised sports corruption to the point that it is now openly advertised using tabloid style tag lines.
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📢 We recently shared our 2024/25 Annual Report.
🔎 The report shares a deep insight into FSE’s areas of work from last season including UEFA Club Competitions, SLO development, European projects, & more...
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/49tdu1u
🔎 The report shares a deep insight into FSE’s areas of work from last season including UEFA Club Competitions, SLO development, European projects, & more...
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/49tdu1u
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
📢 We recently shared our 2024/25 Annual Report.
🔎 The report shares a deep insight into FSE’s areas of work from last season including UEFA Club Competitions, SLO development, European projects, & more...
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/49tdu1u
🔎 The report shares a deep insight into FSE’s areas of work from last season including UEFA Club Competitions, SLO development, European projects, & more...
🔗 Read here: bit.ly/49tdu1u
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Timeline.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
November 25, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Timeline.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
🔴13 Nov - Ronaldo gets red card in Portugal’s game v ireland. (Should miss opening 2 games of World Cup.)
🟠18 Nov - Ronaldo meets Donald Trump at White House.
🟢25 Nov - FIFA clears Ronaldo to play in World Cup from start.
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Gaza after the ceasefire is defined by the ‘yellow line’ — drawn by Israel, and dividing the strip in two.
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
November 25, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Gaza after the ceasefire is defined by the ‘yellow line’ — drawn by Israel, and dividing the strip in two.
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
Our evidence suggests that Israel seeks to make the line permanent, as ‘reconstruction’ plans normalise this new stage of Israel’s occupation: frames.forensic-architecture.org/gaza/ceasefire
FIFA / Infantino breach of FIFA statutes example number 9,455,939…
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
FIFA chose to have World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, which has been taken over by Trump and allies. And now the rental agreement - &, for reasons nobody will explain, a fifa “sponsorship” of the center - is under scrutiny.
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Explained: Why FIFA's 2026 World Cup draw is at the heart of a political controversy
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
FIFA / Infantino breach of FIFA statutes example number 9,455,939…
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
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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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🚨POD
🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
💷New Premier League financial rules explained.
📺UEFA TV rights sale winners & losers
🇸🇦Ronaldo & MBS at White House
🇺🇸Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump
🏁Massa case v FIA
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
💷New Premier League financial rules explained.
📺UEFA TV rights sale winners & losers
🇸🇦Ronaldo & MBS at White House
🇺🇸Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump
🏁Massa case v FIA
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
Sport Unlocked
From the pitches to the boardrooms, the stories behind the big decisions by sports leaders affecting every fan. Featuring sports news insiders Rob Harris, Martyn Ziegler, Tariq Panja and more
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November 25, 2025 at 3:41 PM
🚨POD
🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
💷New Premier League financial rules explained.
📺UEFA TV rights sale winners & losers
🇸🇦Ronaldo & MBS at White House
🇺🇸Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump
🏁Massa case v FIA
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
🎙 @robharrisreports.bsky.social @martynziegler.bsky.social @tariqpanja.bsky.social
💷New Premier League financial rules explained.
📺UEFA TV rights sale winners & losers
🇸🇦Ronaldo & MBS at White House
🇺🇸Infantino secures fast-track fan visas from Trump
🏁Massa case v FIA
podfollow.com/SportUnlocked
Infantino with his daily reminder of how politically neutral he and FIFA are these days, going on record during an interview with BEIN saying..
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
Gianni Infantino talks Qatar, growth, and the next chapter for football in the Middle East!
YouTube video by beIN SPORTS Australia
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Infantino with his daily reminder of how politically neutral he and FIFA are these days, going on record during an interview with BEIN saying..
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
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As revealed earlier, they’re back! For those still following the ESL franchise, I make this the 4th iteration of A22’s plan to replace the deeply unpopular Champions League that nobody wants to watch, televise or sponsor. Apparently.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
November 24, 2025 at 11:14 PM
As revealed earlier, they’re back! For those still following the ESL franchise, I make this the 4th iteration of A22’s plan to replace the deeply unpopular Champions League that nobody wants to watch, televise or sponsor. Apparently.
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
At what point do leading football associations call for an investigation into Gianni Infantino / FIFA dealings with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the USA.
Political Neutrality.
Another $1 billion fund…no doubt handed out to FIFA members right before elections in 2027.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Political Neutrality.
Another $1 billion fund…no doubt handed out to FIFA members right before elections in 2027.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Saudi Fund for Development and FIFA join forces to provide financial support for sports infrastructure in developing nations
Unlocking the potential of sports to drive economic and social development, the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) and FIFA have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to allocate up to USD 1 billio...
inside.fifa.com
November 24, 2025 at 1:25 PM
At what point do leading football associations call for an investigation into Gianni Infantino / FIFA dealings with Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the USA.
Political Neutrality.
Another $1 billion fund…no doubt handed out to FIFA members right before elections in 2027.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Political Neutrality.
Another $1 billion fund…no doubt handed out to FIFA members right before elections in 2027.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
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Ikke alle ser frem til det som skal skje neste sommer. For det er mørke skyer også over dette mesterskapet, særlig i USA. Både for tilreisende, men enda mer for mange av dem som allerede befinner seg der.
Leder utgave 4/2025:
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Trump, Infantino og bønda fra nord • josimar.no
Ikke alle ser frem til det som skal skje neste sommer, til det Fifa-president Gianni Infantino har omtalt som 104 Super Bowls på én måned. For det er mørke skyer også over dette mesterskapet, særlig i...
josimar.no
November 24, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Ikke alle ser frem til det som skal skje neste sommer. For det er mørke skyer også over dette mesterskapet, særlig i USA. Både for tilreisende, men enda mer for mange av dem som allerede befinner seg der.
Leder utgave 4/2025:
josimar.no/artikler/tru...
Leder utgave 4/2025:
josimar.no/artikler/tru...