Red cards are not overturned by political phone calls. They are overturned by rules, evidence and independent bodies. If a U.S. President intervenes with the FIFA President — and a player is suddenly cleared before a World Cup knockout match — the question is unavoidable: Quo vadis, FIFA?
Football must never become a playground for political power. #FIFA #WorldCup #GianniInfantino #DonaldTrump
The @USMNT hadn't been called for a red card in the World Cup in 20+ years. Then they played at a stadium next to a massive electrical substation.
ELF exposure has been shown to cause measurable changes in brain electrical activity, potentially influencing cognitive processes.
This isn’t how I imagined ending the season.
Not with West Ham. Not with the Czech Republic. And certainly not with an injury.
I’m sorry we couldn’t give our fans the moments and results you deserved. That hurts me more than anything.
The good thing about football is that there’s always another challenge waiting. A new season is almost here, bringing a new opportunity to put things right.
For 12 years as a professional, I’ve been lucky enough to avoid a serious injury. Now I have to face a challenge I haven’t faced before. But everyone who knows me knows one thing.
I never give up!
This injury doesn’t change my mindset. If anything, it makes me even more determined. I’ll use these next few weeks/months to work, recover and come back stronger. As a player, as a teammate and as a person.
Since the season ended, I’ve only had one thing on my mind. West Ham United. This club means so much to me and I’m ready to do everything I can in helping get it back to where it belongs; to the English Premier League.
For the immediate future, I’ll support the boys off the pitch whilst I rehabilitate. Then once back, I’ll give everything I have on the pitch, fighting alongside the boys once again.
COYI!
As for the international team, I need some time to think about my future.
I’m deeply disappointed with how our World Cup campaign ended. I know we are capable of much more in every aspect than we showed, and that’s one of the biggest reasons why this disappointment is so difficult to accept.
Representing the Czech Republic has always been the greatest honour of my career. That’s why I don’t want to make any decision in the heat of the moment. I’ll take the time to reflect and decide what’s best for everyone.
One thing is certain.
I’ll be back.
Stronger. Hungrier. More determined than ever.
Thank you for standing by me through everything. Your support means more than words can say. ❤️
Max Kilman's ideal dinner party:
Five famous attendees?
"I’d pick Travis Scott, Leonardo DiCaprio, CR7, Kevin Hart and Trump."
Food and drink?
“Chicken Milanese with some spaghetti and drink, Guaraná Antarctica."
Location?
“The south of France."
Activity?
"Cards."
It’s crystal clear now that Trump has lost control of this war. He badly misjudged Iran’s ability to retaliate. The region is on fire.
1/ I’m going to explain to you in this🧵what I’ve learned - in part from closed door briefings - about the four biggest current crises.
Great idea...make US citizens pay more for goods because your president wants to invade a territory of a NATO ally. If there was any doubt left, while Trump is president then the USA is not an ally of the UK, Europe or NATO
@KemiBadenoch Who could have guessed that Honest Bob couldn't be trusted? Obviously can't be Reform he's off to as Farage has made his opinion on him clear...
BREAKING: York City have sacked manager Adam Hinshelwood with immediate effect
The 41-year-old joined the club in the winter of 2024 and helped guide the club to safety in the 23/24 season
Last season Hinshelwood helped City to a 2nd place finish in the National League #YCFC