Nick McGeehan
@ncgeehan.bsky.social
Programme Director @fairsq.bsky.social
Gaza—the stadium of the soul by Bassim Helmi Hijazi (twenty years old)
In "From Dust We Rise: New Poetry from Palestine", a collection of Palestinian poetry from @rrgould.bsky.social www.theparisreview.org/blog/2026/01...
In "From Dust We Rise: New Poetry from Palestine", a collection of Palestinian poetry from @rrgould.bsky.social www.theparisreview.org/blog/2026/01...
January 5, 2026 at 2:20 PM
Gaza—the stadium of the soul by Bassim Helmi Hijazi (twenty years old)
In "From Dust We Rise: New Poetry from Palestine", a collection of Palestinian poetry from @rrgould.bsky.social www.theparisreview.org/blog/2026/01...
In "From Dust We Rise: New Poetry from Palestine", a collection of Palestinian poetry from @rrgould.bsky.social www.theparisreview.org/blog/2026/01...
Please god let 2026 be the year that we get this slimy shyster out of public life.
January 3, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Please god let 2026 be the year that we get this slimy shyster out of public life.
A reminder that not only did FIFA award Trump a peace prize four weeks ago, they effectively broadcast a pro-Trump propaganda video during the ceremony 👇
January 3, 2026 at 10:42 AM
A reminder that not only did FIFA award Trump a peace prize four weeks ago, they effectively broadcast a pro-Trump propaganda video during the ceremony 👇
On @talksport.com earlier today with Jim White and Simon Jordan to discuss Gianni Infantino's repeated breaches of FIFA rules on political neutrality and @fairsq.bsky.social complaint to the FIFA Ethics Committee. (Thanks to TalkSport for promoting me to CEO.)
December 10, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On @talksport.com earlier today with Jim White and Simon Jordan to discuss Gianni Infantino's repeated breaches of FIFA rules on political neutrality and @fairsq.bsky.social complaint to the FIFA Ethics Committee. (Thanks to TalkSport for promoting me to CEO.)
As reported in multiple outlets @fairsq.bsky.social has submitted a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA Ethics Committee alleging repeated breaches of article 15 of the FIFA Code of Ethics which requires football officials remain politically neutral in dealing with govts.
December 9, 2025 at 3:27 PM
As reported in multiple outlets @fairsq.bsky.social has submitted a complaint against FIFA President Gianni Infantino with the FIFA Ethics Committee alleging repeated breaches of article 15 of the FIFA Code of Ethics which requires football officials remain politically neutral in dealing with govts.
An uninformed, unpleasant and deeply unhelpful article from a commentator who consistently punches down to please the right.
December 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
An uninformed, unpleasant and deeply unhelpful article from a commentator who consistently punches down to please the right.
3/ On top of taking ALL the revenue, FIFA demands tax exemptions from hosts, and in the bidding process for 2026, President Trump granted FIFA full exemptions on all this revenue. Of course Trump being Trump, he could reverse this decision at any moment.
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
3/ On top of taking ALL the revenue, FIFA demands tax exemptions from hosts, and in the bidding process for 2026, President Trump granted FIFA full exemptions on all this revenue. Of course Trump being Trump, he could reverse this decision at any moment.
2/ Men's World Cups are very expensive for host governments, which spend billions, and very lucrative for FIFA, which makes billions. See the basic business model below (courtesy of @sdwolfe.bsky.social, Martin Müller and David Gogishvili).
The USA will pay for the party and suffer the hangover.
The USA will pay for the party and suffer the hangover.
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
2/ Men's World Cups are very expensive for host governments, which spend billions, and very lucrative for FIFA, which makes billions. See the basic business model below (courtesy of @sdwolfe.bsky.social, Martin Müller and David Gogishvili).
The USA will pay for the party and suffer the hangover.
The USA will pay for the party and suffer the hangover.
Finally, a Bobby Sands for the Broomloan Stand.
December 1, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Finally, a Bobby Sands for the Broomloan Stand.
In 2018, the City of Toronto wanted to bid to host matches at 2026 men's World Cup. They estimated the cost at $30 - $45 million. www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
Here's what they now think it's going to cost them 👇 (and that's not counting the tax exemptions FIFA is getting)
Here's what they now think it's going to cost them 👇 (and that's not counting the tax exemptions FIFA is getting)
November 29, 2025 at 7:39 AM
In 2018, the City of Toronto wanted to bid to host matches at 2026 men's World Cup. They estimated the cost at $30 - $45 million. www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis...
Here's what they now think it's going to cost them 👇 (and that's not counting the tax exemptions FIFA is getting)
Here's what they now think it's going to cost them 👇 (and that's not counting the tax exemptions FIFA is getting)
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.
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 🕊️✌️
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.
There is "a desire to perpetuate myths and falsehoods" around Maccabi Tel Aviv and its fans" Maccabi CEO tells @danroan.bsky.social
Leaving aside the evidence from Amsterdam, what about about this fact from an Israeli anti-racism group 👇https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c781xdjn0qwo
Leaving aside the evidence from Amsterdam, what about about this fact from an Israeli anti-racism group 👇https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c781xdjn0qwo
November 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
There is "a desire to perpetuate myths and falsehoods" around Maccabi Tel Aviv and its fans" Maccabi CEO tells @danroan.bsky.social
Leaving aside the evidence from Amsterdam, what about about this fact from an Israeli anti-racism group 👇https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c781xdjn0qwo
Leaving aside the evidence from Amsterdam, what about about this fact from an Israeli anti-racism group 👇https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c781xdjn0qwo
Julie Burchill encroaching on Hadley Freeman's execrable turf. And you can see why as this seems to be the sort of drivel that snares you a columnist of the year award.
November 1, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Julie Burchill encroaching on Hadley Freeman's execrable turf. And you can see why as this seems to be the sort of drivel that snares you a columnist of the year award.
The 'trouble' with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Gary Lineker, Sally Rooney, and now Louis Theroux is that they have all shown solidarity with Palestinians.
November 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The 'trouble' with Ta-Nehisi Coates, Gary Lineker, Sally Rooney, and now Louis Theroux is that they have all shown solidarity with Palestinians.
Another influential person who has found no space or time to comment on Maccabi fans' well-documented record of violence and racism, the fact that the ban is precedented, and the mounting evidence that it is sensible.
October 24, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Another influential person who has found no space or time to comment on Maccabi fans' well-documented record of violence and racism, the fact that the ban is precedented, and the mounting evidence that it is sensible.
"If UEFA always implements what elitist clubs of ECA want, what's the point of UEFA?"
The Bayern ultras on point again, taking aim at UEFA, ECA, and multi-club ownership.
The Bayern ultras on point again, taking aim at UEFA, ECA, and multi-club ownership.
October 23, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"If UEFA always implements what elitist clubs of ECA want, what's the point of UEFA?"
The Bayern ultras on point again, taking aim at UEFA, ECA, and multi-club ownership.
The Bayern ultras on point again, taking aim at UEFA, ECA, and multi-club ownership.
Saudi 2034 still nearly a decade away but already seeing fake bullshit from fake organisations. I'm quoted in a piece by "Impact Policies" claiming Saudi Arabia has abolished its kafala system. They also quote Sharan Burrow, who hasn't been at ITUC since 2022. impactpolicies.org/news/629/sau...
October 20, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Saudi 2034 still nearly a decade away but already seeing fake bullshit from fake organisations. I'm quoted in a piece by "Impact Policies" claiming Saudi Arabia has abolished its kafala system. They also quote Sharan Burrow, who hasn't been at ITUC since 2022. impactpolicies.org/news/629/sau...
5/ It really shouldn't be too much effort for the UK's antisemitism tsar or the journalists writing about this to actually arm themselves with the actual facts before commenting. Especially given the type of attention this match is now generating 👇
October 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
5/ It really shouldn't be too much effort for the UK's antisemitism tsar or the journalists writing about this to actually arm themselves with the actual facts before commenting. Especially given the type of attention this match is now generating 👇
3/ The report strongly indicates that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans instigated the unrest. This point is highlighted in a text box in the report where they call the tearing down of a Palestinian flag and chants of 'fuck palestine' as the "trigger" for the violence that ensued.
October 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
3/ The report strongly indicates that Maccabi Tel Aviv fans instigated the unrest. This point is highlighted in a text box in the report where they call the tearing down of a Palestinian flag and chants of 'fuck palestine' as the "trigger" for the violence that ensued.
The UK's antisemitism tsar suggests the arrest statistics constitute "the facts" on the violence in Amsterdam. (Barney Ronay used the same stats in The Guardian.) The inference is that Maccabi fans were less guilty of violence. This ignores their role in instigating violence, and policing tactics 🧵
October 19, 2025 at 6:55 AM
The UK's antisemitism tsar suggests the arrest statistics constitute "the facts" on the violence in Amsterdam. (Barney Ronay used the same stats in The Guardian.) The inference is that Maccabi fans were less guilty of violence. This ignores their role in instigating violence, and policing tactics 🧵
11/ After the violence in Amsterdam, UEFA said they would "“examine all official reports, gather available evidence, assess them and evaluate any further appropriate course of action in accordance with its relevant regulatory framework”. The relevant regulatory framework is art 7 of UEFA statutes 👇
October 18, 2025 at 7:33 AM
11/ After the violence in Amsterdam, UEFA said they would "“examine all official reports, gather available evidence, assess them and evaluate any further appropriate course of action in accordance with its relevant regulatory framework”. The relevant regulatory framework is art 7 of UEFA statutes 👇