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- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionCongratulations to Aida Youth Centre and all who supported them. Brilliant campaigning that put Infantino and Ceferin under serious pressure. This is a symbolic victory amid a much wider tragedy that FIFA amd UEFA have done nothing to arrest. www.nytimes.com/athletic/698...
- Reposted by The Pitch Inspection"FIFA can audit compliance with technical statutes but appears structurally incapable of – or uninterested in – confronting entrenched governance failures within member associations." Brilliant piece from @fidelisz.bsky.social for @playthegame-org.bsky.social www.playthegame.org/news/the-bro...
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionIf only there were some prominent figure ostensibly friendly with Trump, without political pressures, who could show diplomatic skill, and who has spoken about the uniting power of football… Greenland crisis exposed Infantino’s new sports diplomacy www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionHow U.S. immigration policies and visa reforms spell disaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. A thread. 🧵
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionComment Gianni Infantino a vu ses rémunérations s’envoler en dix ans de règne à la FIFA
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionSenior British politician has raised the spectre of UK sanctions against Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour Al Nahyan. "Sheikh Mansour is possibly the most high profile UAE investor in the country. What are we going to do about that?"
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From Aruba and Mauritania to the Seychelles, FIFA is commercialising as many lower-level games as possible via FIFA+. Stats Perform will be collecting the data for betting operators. Here is more background. With @stevemenary.bsky.social. www.playthegame.org/news/fifa-li... - Reposted by The Pitch InspectionParis Saint-Germain have been knocked out of the Coupe de la Ligue — by Paris FC. Jonathan Ikone's goal knocked the holders out in the round of 32.
- As Donald Trump withdraws the United States from long standing United Nations treaties, what does it mean for FIFA and the 2026 World Cup? A Thread. 1/13
- Amid Trump’s efforts to divide the U.S, and his threats to abandon historic alliances and withdraw from international bodies and UN treaties, the 2026 World Cup Bid Book from his first term stands out. Titled the “United Bid,” the first word that appears when opening the bid is “UNITY“. 2/13
- It is surprising that any document produced during the Trump presidency would promote “Sustainability Legacies, “advance human rights and environmental protection and commit to “help meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).” Yet, these were precisely the bid’s promises. 3/13
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View full threadOur full Substack post and others in our series on the 2026 World Cup can be found in the link below. Thanks for reading. End of thread. bsky.app/profile/thep...
- New Post Will FIFA turn its back on the UN? The “Football Unites the World” initiative was created to support major UN organisations. The main host for the 2026 World Cup, is now withdrawing from all of them. Please Read / Comment / Share thepitchinspection.substack.com/p/will-fifa-...
- New Post Will FIFA turn its back on the UN? The “Football Unites the World” initiative was created to support major UN organisations. The main host for the 2026 World Cup, is now withdrawing from all of them. Please Read / Comment / Share thepitchinspection.substack.com/p/will-fifa-...
- Our other articles in this series of work we are doing on the FIFA 2026 World Cup below. Please also consider joining our Substack. Thankyou. bsky.app/profile/thep...
- As Gianni Infantino promotes World Cup tickets on his instagram account, the reality that awaits travelling football fans at the U.S. based World Cup games in just 5 months time ⤵️
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionEarlier today, Elon Musk endorsed full-on Neo-Nazi blood and soil ideology.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionNew Libero You come at the Sporting Director, you best not miss @rorysmith.bsky.social @migueldelaney.bsky.social @jameshorncastle.bsky.social pod.fo/e/37506c
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- Reposted by The Pitch Inspection"People like Infantino (FIFA) and Čeferin (UEFA) won’t be able to look away anymore. When the football world pays attention, FIFA, UEFA and governments listen. Sign now and share our call to Gianni Infantino & Aleksander Čeferin."" secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
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- Reposted by The Pitch Inspection🚨🇵🇸 “This is the last training they’ll have on this pitch before it’s turned to rubble.” Israeli occupation forces have issued a demolition order for the Aida Youth Center playground in Aida refugee camp, threatening a vital recreational space for Palestinian children.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionWe’ve analysed the use of force in previous immigration raids in Washington DC, Illinois and Los Angeles. You can read our reporting here: www.bellingcat.com?s=immigration
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionUsing imagery online of the shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, we’ve created an animated sequence which highlights the approximate positioning of officers and vehicles at the scene. The red dot represents the agent who fired the shots. Yellow dots are other agents who arrived at the scene.
- “The concept of supply and demand” means selling a single ticket to the World Cup final at a price equivalent to 4-6 times the weekly wage in the host city. bsky.app/profile/thep...
- A reminder of ICE activity within the U.S. World Cup host cities below through 2025. The world saw today the brutality of ICE agents. This is what awaits travelling football fans.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionPunchy cartoon about the Chelsea/Strasbourg situation in today’s L’Equipe. “You’ve even got a little steering wheel to drive with, did you see?”
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionArsenal’s biggest opposition is now themselves www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
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- If the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionIf the Palestine Action hunger strikers die - which they could do at any moment, as they are now very close to the end - it will be the government that killed them. Today’s column explains why. Please share, and write urgently to your MP. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
- Is now the time world leaders unite and call for a boycott of the 2026 World Cup? The Trump administration has shown major acts of aggression against 6 FIFA member associations: Venezuela, Colombia, Mexico, Cuba, Iran, Denmark (Greenland) 1/8 Thread www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
- This video from The White House, named (no joke): “Nicolas Maduro had his chance — until he didn’t” In this video the Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth & the Secretary of State Marco Rubio threatening anyone who challenges the U.S government. 2/8 www.whitehouse.gov/videos/nicol...
- Colombia | Cuba | Mexico | Greenland (Denmark) In this Video Trump accuses the President of Colombia Gustavo Petro of operating cocaine mills and seemly suggesting military action against Colombia Then turns his attention onto Mexico, Cuba and Greenland. 3/8 www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQyX...
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- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionAccording to people in Aida refugee camp this demolition could happen as soon as tomorrow. They wrote today to FIFA and the Swiss government urging them to call on Israel to desist from any demolition plans. The pitch is a lifeline for hundreds of Palestinian boys and girls.
- Gianni Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine. We will bring football back in every corner of the country.” Israel, meanwhile, is planning to demolish a pitch used by Palestinian children in Bethlehem's Aida refugee camp. www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionThis is where we are. Read this joint statement by France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the Kingdom of Denmark on Greenland: "Greenland belongs to its people. It is for Denmark and Greenland, and them only, to decide on matters concerning Denmark and Greenland."
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionTooze disagrees that Resource imperialism is an explanation for Trumpists actions. Why not? 1 Assets are small. Oil is heavy & difficult to recover economically 2 Financial liabilities of VZ govt are large Concludes that trump likes "cosplaying" as imperialist adamtooze.substack.com/p/chartbook-...
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- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionGianni Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine. We will bring football back in every corner of the country.” Israel, meanwhile, is planning to demolish a pitch used by Palestinian children in Bethlehem's Aida refugee camp. www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
- 🚨🚨🚨 Israel continues to destroy Palestinian football infrastructure unopposed by FIFA & UEFA. Please read and sign this important petition to help save the football pitch at the Aida refugee camp. More in 🧵 1/5. Read | Share 🙏 secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...
- News report from Middle East Eye. Israel is threatening to demolish a refugee camp’s popular youth football ground built on land owned by the Armenian church on the outskirts of Bethlehem in the shadow of the West Bank separation wall. 🧵2/5 continue on. www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-...
- A reminder that FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Nov said this: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine. We will bring football back in every corner of the country.” More lies from FIFA. 🧵3/5 continue on. inside.fifa.com/organisation...
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View full threadFull video on the complete annihilation of the football pyramid / infrastructure in Gaza. Hundreds of footballers killed. Illegal matches by Israel on Palestinian land. The importance of football in Palestine and why Israel is targeting the sport. 🧵5/5 Read | Share 🙏 youtu.be/cfjDXFif8Yw?...
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- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionGaza—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...
- Some excellent Bluesky account to follow if you’re looking for football, politics or just good journalism and reporting. ⤵️ go.bsky.app/KYKt8UFat://did:plc:w3mvoi6wk2d43a4qofsgyjhp/app.bsky.graph.starterpack/3mbomq7ico32e
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- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionThe leaders of all Nordic countries - Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland - express their strong support for Denmark and Greenland. What a time to live in, where this needs to be said.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionTrump: We need Greenland. Right now, Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships. Reporter: What would the justification be for a claim to Greenland? Trump: The EU needs us to have it.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionFrom my favorite U.S. cartoonist @mluckovich.bsky.social (already weeks ago).
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionRead the unsealed indictment against Maduro: www.justice.gov/opa/media/14...
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionWrote this in 2017 about the Russia 2018 World Cup and reposted it four years later about Qatar. In 2026, only the names have changed.* Ultimately, nothing makes a difference, but you'll at least know you weren't part of it. theuglygame.wordpress.com/2017/12/01/w...
- Our last 2 articles feel relevant. 1) Gianni Infantino - The Emperor of Football. Infantino’s links to the Trump family & other autocrats and what needs to change at FIFA. 2) America First, Football Last. How U.S. Immigration policies spell disaster for the 2026 World Cup. Links in thread ⤵️
- 1) Gianni Infantino - The Emperor of Football. Infantino’s links to The Trump family and other Autocrats. How FIFA’s one member, one vote system and FIFA Forward program are a perfect mix for corruption. What needs to change at FIFA? Please read / share ⤵️ open.substack.com/pub/thepitch...
- America First, Football Last. How U.S. immigration policies and visa reforms spell disaster for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The same people shaping divisive immigration policies and security strategies in the U.S. also sit on the newly assembled World Cup Task Force. substack.com/@thepitchins...
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- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionA very embarrassing moment for the FIFA Peace Prize committee
- A reminder that FIFA President Gianni Infantino one month ago stood and nodded as Noem and Trump verbally attacked Venezuelan’s. FIFA indirectly complicit in this illegal U.S. invasion of Venezuela.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionCNN: CNN just getting report that the smoke appears to be rising from the vicinity of Fort Tiona, which is where the Venezuelan ministry of defense is headquartered, which would seem to indicate that somebody is targeting the defenses of Venezuela.
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionAs FIFA flogs its host city World Cup posters for $20, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is circulating posters of a different kind. The DHS posters come with complete with anti-immigration slogans like: DEPORT ALL FOREIGN INVADERS” and “DEFEND THE HOMELAND”. 🧵
- Reposted by The Pitch InspectionAppreciate this so much! If you care about women’s sports and the pioneers who took a leap of faith that their efforts would matter — check this Original Story on the 1985 USWNT. You won’t believe the antics, the joy, the topless windsurfing…
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