In the coming days I will write more, and hopefully more coherently, but for now this is the best I can manage. I will miss you Damian. John

Cape Verde have had more possession than Arsenal did in the UCL final.

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10 years ago my wife, the mum of our kids & the MP for Batley&Spen was killed by a far right extremist. At anniversaries I try to be optimistic about the future. But not this time. In the ten years since she was killed we have gone backwards & I fear our democracy is now at risk

FIFA is proposing that the opening match of their inaugural under-15s football festival should be Israel against Palestine. By @Dan_Sheldon_ nytimes.com/athletic/7360929…

▶️ 'All or Nothing: Manchester United', coming to Amazon Prime Video in 2027.

RT @richimedhurst: I still remember how Sepp Blatter was considered the most corrupt football official in history lol. Infantino makes him…

Ben Shelton vs Nick Kyrgios | ATP Halle 2026 | Round 1 | Preview & Prediction youtu.be/EgwSxx3uLF8?si=4Atp… via @YouTube

On the way to my first Germany-match as TV-expert ⚽️🇩🇪🎤 #esmuellert #worldcup

A childhood dream fulfilled but scoring Scotland’s winner in our first World Cup game in 28 years is just bonkers! The support last night and back home is just as expected. Quality! Let’s keep going!! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Should he be on Manchester United's radar?

The World Cup should be: In 1 country With 32 teams And 64 games And each game should have two halves (not four quarters)

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Two losses vs Brazil and Morocco, especially if one is by a margin of two goals or more, and it is likely the Scots will go out. Almost certain to qualify with one more point, but I would suggest the chances of that are less than 50-50 given the quality of upcoming opponents

A lot of people (so-called experts on podcasts) saying that with Scotland beating Haiti, they should be thru already. This is just not evidence-based. Four points, or three with an ok goal difference was the threshold at the Euros of 2024 and 2020 USA 94 four points were needed

Ontem demos o primeiro passo na Copa do Mundo. E fizemos isso com a alegria e o orgulho de representar o Brasil. É só o começo. Seguimos trabalhando e olhando para frente. Vamos juntos!

First 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 World Cup Match. First 𝙀𝙫𝙚𝙧 Goal at a World Cup Thank you for all the support and great atmosphere fans! #TheBlueWave #Curaçao

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By the way! 20 degrees inside the stadium in Houston! Still breaks for drinks!! What do they get? Hot chocolate?

🚨 Joint-statement from Cape Verde, Curaçao, Uzbekistan, Congo, Haiti, Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Ghana, Senegal, South Africa and Côte d’Ivoire expressing their “profound disappointment” following the recent comments made by UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin arguing the expanded World Cup will create “uninteresting” games. “We respectfully but firmly reject these comments. “For our countries, there is no such thing as an unimportant World Cup match. “For Cape Verde, Curaçao and Uzbekistan, qualification for the FIFA World Cup represents a historic achievement and the realization of a dream shared by generations. “For nations such as Congo and Haiti, returning to football’s biggest stage after a long absence carries a special meaning for millions of supporters who have waited years, and in some cases decades, for this moment. “To suggest that these matches are somehow less important is deeply disappointing and fails to recognize the efforts, sacrifices and aspirations of players, coaches, clubs, football leaders and supporters across the world. “Behind every qualification stand years of work and investment. Behind every national team stand entire communities and millions of people who see football as a source of pride, hope and unity. “Football does not belong to a select group of nations. Its strength comes from its universality. The FIFA World Cup is the world’s greatest football competition precisely because it brings together different cultures, different histories and different football journeys. “For many countries, participation in the FIFA World Cup is not only a sporting achievement. It is a moment that inspires a generation, accelerates football development and creates memories that last a lifetime. “We believe that every nation that qualifies deserves respect. Every team has earned its place on merit. Every supporter has the right to dream. Every match carries meaning for millions of people around the world. “We therefore reject the UEFA President’s comments and reaffirm our belief that the growth of football must continue to create opportunities, inspire new generations and strengthen the truly global nature of our game. “Every team qualified on merit. “Every match matters.”

Professor Carlo Ancelotti e jogadores da nossa querida Seleção Brasileira, o recado de hoje é para vocês. Começou a Copa do Mundo e agora é hora de jogar com raça, vontade, entrega e espírito de equipe. Futebol se ganha dentro das quatro linhas, com concentração, dedicação, treino e, principalmente, bola na rede. Quero desejar boa sorte a cada jogador. Vocês estão vestindo a camisa de um país inteiro. Eu, a @JanjaLula, e milhões de brasileiros estamos torcendo por vocês 🇧🇷 🎥 @ricardostuckert