So far at the 2026 FIFA Epstein Cup before a ball kicked:
- Senegal & Uzbekistan squads treated like criminals upon arrival given full cavity searches;
- Africa’s best referee sent back to Somalia despite having a diplomatic passport;
- Iraq team photographer sent back despite valid visa;
- AIPS (international sport journalist association) calling on FIFA to sort out unacceptable visa issues of African & Iranian journalists;
- 90% of Moroccan fans with tickets denied entry
- 14 members of Iran backroom staff denied visas
Not a word from Gianni ”today I feel black/gay/disabled etc” Infantino.
@biigpapilocstaa Feel like things are being done quickly this summer because Parish & co have learnt from their mistakes from last summer but also with the World Cup the window for attracting players is ridiculously small.. also they’ve had 6 months to look for replacements, they should be quick
@Thorpeyyy96 I was fuming all last night when it was rumoured Wharton wouldn’t be picked then woke up this morning and got excited for the tournament again 🤣
Some hugely controversial decisions made.. a few that I cannot get my head around.. HOWEVER.. he’s picked players to suit his intended playing style rather than just big names which Southgate was judged for so we need to just wait and see what happens.. trust the process