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Philippe Auclair

@philippeauclair.bsky.social

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Writes and sings for Josimar, The Guardian and Tapete Records

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 9d

Many migrant workers who came to Qatar to build the 2022 WC infrastructure found themselves jobless after the tournament. @josimarfootball.bsky.social reveals how some of them have been recruited by the Russian army, are fighting and die on the Ukrainian front.

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The migrant soldiers - josimarfootball.com

For months, the Russian army has secretly recruited hundreds, if not thousands, of jobless migrant workers in Qatar to fight on the frontline against Ukraine.

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Jonathan Coe @jonathancoe.bsky.social · 5h

This morning I turned on my phone only to find that it had changed my user name to Shirley, and when I tried to enter a simple Google query it came out as "Do you like gladiator movies?"

Then I realised it was in Airplane! mode.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 5h

I didn't say that!

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 19h

Of course they did.

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 19h

Astonishing, stunning, and stunningly beautiful. That "cholera" piece is haunting. Can't thank you enough for this.

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JosimarFootball @josimarfootball.bsky.social · 2d

Uefa and Fifa’s failure to sanction the Israel Football Association is a moral and political failure.

By @ncgeehan.bsky.social and @antoineduval.bsky.social

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More political theatre while Gaza burns - josimarfootball.com

Uefa and Fifa’s failure to sanction the Israel Football Association is a moral and political failure.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 1d

Let us hope these "discussions" lead to nothing but the termination of this indefensible commercial relationship with Kagame's dictatorship. As to you, fellow Arsenal fans, why parade shirts which promote it? We too share responsability here.

The Athletic | Football @theathleticfc.bsky.social · 2d

Arsenal are in discussions over extending their sponsorship deal with Visit Rwanda.

Arsenal fan group Gunners For Peace said discussions over extending the deal brought the club’s values into question.

✍️ @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @dansheldon.bsky.social

🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/668...

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 1d

Now obsessed with lighthouses. This other BBC documentary (from 1969) about "the keepers of the northern lights" is not quite a masterpiece, but still a beautiful documentary, in which many of the characters look like film stars, incl. a very convincing young Elvis. www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MYp...

1969: Keeping the LIGHTHOUSES Shining | For the Safety of All | Classic Documentary | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 1d

Summit like that

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 1d

The proof that UEFA is dead against staging domestic league games abroad is that is has just authorised (albeit "reluctantly") two of them to take place. "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength". via @tariqpanja.bsky.social

"UEFA confirms its opposition to domestic league matches played abroad

Two requests approved on an exceptional basis amid regulatory gaps at the global level.

UEFA committed to anchor integrity of domestic competitions and fans' perspective in forthcoming FIFA rules

UEFA has today reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country.

After the meeting of its Executive Committee in Tirana last month, UEFA undertook further consultations with stakeholders to assess the extent of the implications of the issue, following the applications it received from the Spanish and Italian national football associations.

That consultation confirmed the widespread lack of support that had already been raised by fans, other leagues, clubs, players, and European institutions around the concept of domestic league matches being relocated abroad

However, given that the relevant FIFA regulatory framework currently under review is not clear and detailed enough, the UEFA Executive Committee has reluctantly taken the decision to approve, on an exceptional basis, the two requests referred to it. UEFA will actively contribute to the ongoing work led by FIFA to ensure that future rules uphold the integrity of domestic competitions and the close bond between clubs, their supporters, and local communities.

In parallel, all UEFA national associations confirmed their commitment to engage with UEFA before submitting any future requests. In doing so, they voiced their collective determination to safeguard the wider interests of European football.

Announcing the decision, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said:

"League matches should be played on home soil; anything else would disenfranchise loyal match-going fans and potentially introduce distortive elements into competitions. Our consultation confirmed the breadth of these concerns. I would like to thank the 55 national associations for their constructive and responsible engagement on such a sen…

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 2d

This is one of the most haunting, most poetic things I have ever for a very long time. Thank you both for the recommendation.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 2d

Uh-oh....

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3d

Alas not!

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3d

To open proceedings at Play The Game in Tampere, a true hero: Maggie Nichols, champion gymnast, sexual abuse survivor, advocate and inspiration to so many.

Champion gymnast and sexual abuse survivor addressing the Play The Game conference in Tampere, 5 October 2025.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3d

Oh that's a beauty

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

Petitions about Fifa world cup 2026 – Support Causes & Make a Difference · Change.org · Change.org share.google/6inCFu18c2o3...

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Join over 500,000,000 people creating real change in their communities.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

I'd never seen those. Extraordinary.

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

...seriously?

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

"This success rate has been disputed by critics who say the hostilities that Trump takes credit for resolving were smaller in scale, his role was limited, or involved conflicts that ended long ago".

"Disputed by critics"? Jesus.

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

What the actual shit is this? "Brash lobbying"?

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Matt Ghoulberg @mattgoldberg.bsky.social · 4d

Obviously, this is loser shit, but I think AI has really cemented itself as the visual language of fascism. It's anti-human, flattened, uninteresting, and cheap. It's like looking at a Potemkin Village and thinking that's the same as architecture.

Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 5d

Posted by the President of the United States.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

No kidding?

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

Well, there you go.

Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

One more murder to add to Vladimir Putin's indictment.

Antoni Lallican was not killed in a 'random' bombing attack. He was targeted by the Russians because he sought to report what they fear and hate the most, truth.

Fared Al Mahlool | فريد المحلول @faredalmahlool.bsky.social · 4d

French journalist Antoni Lallican was killed by an FPV drone in Ukraine.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 4d

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