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I genuinely think Infantino wouldn’t bother me as much if he just admitted “these changes are happening because of money and I’m greedy” but his constant framing of his decision being what fans want drives me up a wall.

🚨 EXCL: Leeds United reach agreement to sign Harry Wilson as free agent. 29yo winger targeted by many clubs amid expiring #FFC contract but #LUFC win race; Wales int’l to do medical in due course & join on long-term deal with higher salary 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/726...

*Pretends to be shocked*

Sunstroke, blisters and 'cabbaged' feet: Life on Liverpool's streets in a heatwave www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpo...

#LFC have been missing something since Luis Diaz was sold and one player has been targeted as the answer 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

🗣️ Brighton, Fulham & Man Utd | In Their Shoes On the final(ish) instalment of the show, @knoxharrington.bsky.social takes charge of Brighton, @lolakr.bsky.social takes on Fulham and Tom Fahy is in control of Man Utd... 📲 Download The Anfield Wrap App to listen

It is also a gift to would-be match-fixers (and yes, there have been instances of suspected match-fixing in dead rubbers at previous World Cups).

Fifa’s shift from goal difference to head-to-head to decide groups is an inexplicably terrible decision that has needlessly killed or muted loads of final-round group games USA-Turkey would have tonnes on it, for one Now it’s a needless dead rubber www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Fifa’s shift from goal difference to head-to-head to decide groups is an inexplicably terrible decision that has needlessly killed or muted loads of final-round group games USA-Paraguay would have tonnes on it, for one Now it’s a needless dead rubber www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Fifa’s shift from goal difference to head-to-head to decide groups is an inexplicably terrible decision that has needlessly killed or muted loads of final-round group games USA-Australia would have tonnes on it, for one Now it’s a needless dead rubber www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

#LFC are keeping their options open. But it's unlikely anything will happen until the dominoes start to fall 👇🔴 www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/sport/footba...

101 points in MD2 Kane 12th man 😤 Columbia with my first clean sheets of the tournament! 250k. Time for some wildcard fun!

Latest Copa Independent, with Jack Rathborn, on: - the England emotional pendulum swinging - “second game fever” - reasons for concern? - Queirozball - the near parody of Portugal youtu.be/28IyOE5j850?...

(I am nervous as to what form the encouragement will take)

As expected but understand Roberto De Zerbi has told Manor Solomon, who played for him at Shakhtar, that he's not part of his plans at Spurs and can seek a move this summer. More below. www.football.london/tottenham-ho...

The extent to which AI has been allowed to circumvent all free market norms (something like Microsoft Copilot for example, which you do not get a choice whether you want or not) is staggering.

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This article is illustrated by pictures of people 1) kayaking on a turquoise sea 2) sunbathing in a park 3) having fun at the lido, which may not be the best way of conveying the seriousness of the situation.

After two rounds of World Cup fixtures, Lionel Messi leads the pack 🐐

🚨 Cristiano Ronaldo when asked once again and again about Messi: “I couldn’t care less about others... Mbappé also scored”. The funny thing is, he knows Mbappe scored a goal, so he's been following him 😂😂

Fox are likely to get more than half of the discount deal they’re paying FIFA for the 2026 World Cup rights just from selling those ads to the halftime breaks. Here’s how FIFA allowed Fox to pay buttons for the most watched sports event in the world: www.nytimes.com/2026/05/24/w...

COLOMBIA ARE ON TO THE ROUND OF 32 🫡 DR Congo still have a chance to advance out of the World Cup group stage, depending on their result against Uzbekistan on Saturday, for the first time in the nation's history 👀

TWO ROUNDS OF WORLD CUP ACTION ARE IN THE BOOKS 🏆 Ronaldo arrived in America, England go 0-0 AGAIN, we broke down ALL the day 13 drama on Night Cup 🔥 LISTEN 🎧: mibcourage.co/3SpLhlT

LUMUMBA IS BACK 🔥 The DR Congo superfan who stands still all game in homage to the country’s revered first prime minister, Patrice Lumumba, is back in the stands for DR Congo’s match vs. Colombia after missing their 2026 World Cup opener due to health and visa issues 🐆🇨🇩

Colombia DR Congo has just the right amount of chaos I want from the nightcap match.

U.S. World Cup team wants to win matches — and win over fans. “We're doing our job — and trying to do our job as best we can — winning games," goalkeeper Matt Freese said, "And sometimes more importantly, putting on the performance to excite them, to make them proud." My story from USMNT camp …

THE ENGLISH HAVE ALWAYS HAD A TOUGH TIME IN BOSTON 👀 Was it the history that got them? Or was it because we decided to livestream the game that it ended 0-0

TUCHEL COULDN'T BREAK FREE OF SOUTHGATE'S ENGLAND HERITAGE 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 2020 Euros: Win, then 0-0 draw 2022 World Cup: Win, then 0-0 draw 2024 Euros: Win, then 0-0 draw 2026 World Cup: Win, then 0-0 draw

NO ONE TOLD THE ENGLISH THAT BOSTON IS NOW PART OF SCOTTACHUSETTS 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 England fans didn't hold back on their anti-Scot chants in Boston... and got booed by the locals

All the love being showered on Luka Modric on the occasion of his 200th game for Croatia as the sun sets in Toronto. The legs might have gone but the heart beats strong. 🇭🇷

Scotland fans x Ocean Drive 📸 Maria Alejandra Cardona

Croatia's immense Canadian disapora showed up in numbers to see them keep their hopes of qualification alive. Adios Panama, who have been a joy to watch. Here's some thoughts for The Athletic. www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

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Moving Allan Graves up 10 spots on my board just b/c of the suit. Class.

Michel Kuka Mboladinga, the DR Congo fan who dresses as Patrice Lumumba, arrives at the stadium in Guadalajara for the game v Colombia. #worldcup2026 #drcongo #colombia

I'm begging for someone else to start breaking NBA news so I don't have to watch Shams attempt to form human sentences anymore.

🚨WE'RE LIVE TONIGHT AFTER CROATIA v PANAMA🚨 Join us to recap Ronaldo resurgence, England's hiccup, and more LIVE on MiB YouTube 🏆 9 PM ET: mibcourage.co/3SHPRvQ

🗽 New York City - join us for a special LIVE RECORDING of NIGHT CUP - an evening of football, post-match reactions, + community at the New Balance Football House. 📍 New Balance Football House 🗓 July 10 ⏰ Doors 4:00 PM | Show 5:00 PM 🎟️ RSVP for FREE (space is limited): mibcourage.co/3Qw7sGx

🗽 New York City - join us for a special LIVE RECORDING of NIGHT CUP - an evening of football, post-match reactions, + community at the New Balance Football House. 📍 New Balance Football House 🗓 July 10 ⏰ Doors 4:00 PM | Show 5:00 PM 🎟️ RSVP for FREE (space is limited): mibcourage.co/3Qw7sGx

A dour 0-0 may not have too much impact on the group, but it could have a physical and psychological effect England can’t rest players for Panama before a slog begins Mentally, that brief momentum is gone www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

The surge isn’t sustained, as another trend is perpetuated - England draw their second game Tuchel hasn’t changed everything yet but, worse, nothing here changed anything Ghana full value for the draw - and maybe more www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

England’s Djed Spence appeared not to shake hands with Ghana’s Thomas Partey before the nations’ World Cup match. Partey will stand trial in the U.K. next year for7 charges of rape and 1 count of sexual assault. The English FA reportedly left it up to each player whether to shake hands with Partey.

Why "appears"? Spence didn't shake hands with Partey. Also, much more seriously,"pleaded not guilty to seven charges of rape" - no: "was charged and will be tried for seven charges of rape, which he denies", which is not the same thing at all. This is not balance, this is cowardice.

perfect technique

“I didn’t know he was a prince.” Grandmother from LA joins pantheon of newly-minted World Cup stars — absolutely loved this story, and love her too. 😻 She Was Just Working Security During the World Cup. Now She’s Famous in Jordan. www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/s...

U.S. Eases Travel Restrictions on Iran’s World Cup Team www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/u...

ENGLAND LEAVE GROUP K TO THE LAST DAY 👀

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𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝟎-𝟎 𝐆𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐚 A damp squib from the Three Lions, who are held by a well-organised Ghana. England have drawn 23 games at the men's World Cup, 13 of which have ended 0-0; both are the most of any team in the history of the competition.

imagine paying £900 to watch that

England could have been a fair bit better breaking down that low block but they were trying to do it with their wingers who were arguably least suited to that. Any team what Ghana just did (brilliantly) in the knockouts probably has to keep it up for another 30 mins.

England still gonna top the group 🤷‍♂️ Think they got very lucky with the ref I though. & I’m not sure why rice is taking outswingers from the right when Saka & Noni can both deliver great inswinging corners (yes I know they got a goal that way last game) Kane so poor imo

Messi, Mbappe, Haaland and Shannon the Security Guard: Grandmother from Los Angeles Becomes A World Cup Sensation in Jordan www.nytimes.com/2026/06/23/s...

Well that was fun. Ghana defended really well, but England were bad and lacked urgency in their play. Difficult to find much rhythm when fouls are being given every two minutes and ultimately this result won't matter - still plenty to think about.

Fair play, Ghana very difficult to break down, no real gaps there. Winning the World Cup isn’t / shouldn’t really be governed by how you play against low blocks.

Looking forward to the English media chalking this performance up to the oppressive heat in Foxborough today.

The corner strategy of “fuck it, Gabriel’s down there somewhere” doesn’t seem to work as well when Gabriel is from a different country.

Ronaldo gives the CR7 tourists what they craved and, let's be fair, breaks a record of his own. Report from Houston: www.theguardian.com/football/202...

That might be the worst shot Harry Kane has ever taken

Konsa very fortunate there.

What is that challenge from Konsa 😂

Why don't they sing Flower of Scotland to pump the team up?

red on pickford, ref's on the take

Ghana that annoying level of opponent where they’re going to play in a low block but they’re good enough to do it really, really well.

what are the english players handcuffed by

That child looked 5 and 50

hey, a shot on target

"Jude" makes a good tackle. "He's been superb", pundit says. Really? Next thing, "Jude" passes straight to Ghana player. Not a word. What he does well he does in such spectacular fashion that the rest is not noticed or mentioned, which is part of the problem.

Rogers or Eze for Bellingham after 60' if nothing happens? It is amazing how such a gifted player disappears completely sometimes.

England vs Ghana is the first match at the 2026 World Cup not to have a single shot on target in the first half. Things can only get better...?

It's like Gareth Southgate picking Kieran Trippier at left-back but for a new generation.

England basically need to flood the box here. Get O’Reilly, Rashford and Saka on - Rogers and/or Eze to spam shots.

Took a nap after the Portugal game, forgot to set my alarm and it sure looks like I missed a half of Thomas Tuchel vs Carlos Queiroz.

Quieroz just figuring out how Ghana can bring another body back. 11 players within 30m of goal is too much of a risk.

England have had more attacking third touches (94) than Ghana have had touches (72). Konsa (47), Guehi (43) and Anderson (30) have completed more passes than Ghana (27). This might be the one sort of game where England are missing a Cole Palmer-style lock picker at number 10.

Simply must not stop complaining about these ad breaks. An absolute scandal.

Unpopular opinion: we should have hydration breaks every 15 minutes. Stop the game more imo

Good to hear more boos for the ad-break after the referee could have used the injury stoppage for 'hydration'. Fuck Infantino.

Said Martinez's hydration breaks

Absolutely vintage Quierozball so far from Ghana.

Our thoughts are with Didier Deschamps 💙🤍❤️

This camera operator is making me nauseous

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 ENGLAND V GHANA 🇬🇭 Who are you backing? Join us in the Men in Blazers Discord for live match chat: mibcourage.co/wc_live_chat

𝐏𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐥 𝟓-𝟎 𝐔𝐳𝐛𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧 Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Portugal eased to their first win of the 2026 World Cup. They earned their third World Cup win by a 5+ goal margin, after 2010 vs North Korea (7-0) and 2022 vs Switzerland (6-1).

Sad news. Condolences to Didier Deschamps. www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

No wand. Just goals 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 🧙 Shop the newest Cup tee now: mibcourage.co/4uTcVp2 or the link in our stories

All thoughts, updates, insights, etc from England v Ghana in our liveblog here www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...

🚨WE'RE LIVE RIGHT NOW FOR ENGLAND v GHANA🚨 Rog & Rory are LIVE for the first MiB Watchalong of the summer with special guests Will Arnett, Aaron Dessner, & Flula Borg JOIN US: mibcourage.co/3SXwejr

Really good segment from Joe Hart on England playing out. He’s a really good pundit.

🚨 Chelsea pursuit of Marco Palestra advancing at rapid pace. Agreement with Atalanta for 21yo wing-back expected inside 24hr. Italy int’l heavily leaning towards #CFC / Alonso project if deal struck between clubs + would fit wage structure 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/738...

Still time to catch this before the England game kicks off.

Harry Kane is out there warming up, ready to play at the home of the New England Patriots. Wrote this on how much the Patriots, and specifically Tom Brady, mean to him. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Four braces in the last five matches. And by some footballers you might have heard of 😉 What in the World Cup is going on? 🤯🤩

RONALDO’S FAKEOUT TO SETUP PORTUGAL’S SECOND GOAL 👏 Every single person in the stadium believed the 41-year-old would take Portugal’s free kick, but the former Manchester United striker pulled back after taking a step, allowing Nuno Mendes to curl in the second goal 😮

RONALDO GETS HIS WORLD CUP MOMENT 👏 He becomes the first player to score in six different World Cups 😮 After seeing the likes of Messi, Mbappe, Haaland, Vini Jr. and Harry Kane get off to fast starts at this World Cup, does this moment signify that Ronaldo has now entered the chat? 🤔

Christian Pulisic at USMNT training

for what it’s worth I actually think he’s better than gonçalo ramos

🚨 Arsenal now in club-to-club contact with Leicester City over deal for Jeremy Monga. No agreement yet but direct talks; all sides handling respectfully due to 16yo age. Many keen but only wanted #AFC; plan to pay fair fee & avoid tribunal 🚨 @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/720...

Cristian Roldan remains out with a muscle strain, status still day to day, per USSF.