James Ghani

Politically Naive, Yet Opinionated Nevertheless. #THFC & Over-Indulgence Follower. Nobody Is Chosen & All Are Equal.

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Just when you lost all hope in popular music as a voice for protest, this piercing anthem comes along ... https://t.co/225T6dYNgq

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@CamillaTominey Finally, after years of hardy endurance, I'm able to be in warm agreement with you Camilla.

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@boswelltoday Tell us wise one, what title/source for "serious journalism" would you recommend?

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@SaulStaniforth @mehdirhasan Frost is such a simp. Useless; a talking head, nothing more.

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@CarverEmily @slater457 On the contrary. The problem is not about accommodation for the left or right, it is about genuine editorial independence. There are only going to be more such media voices, not less.

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@CarverEmily 🤣🤣🤣

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@Mr_Andrew_Fox You've got some front, you really have.

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@TomLondon6 Honestly, yes; several, across as many sectors.

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Could not agree more. Trump's USA is neither worthy nor capable of hosting the FOOTBALL World Cup. Gianni Infantino has marred the competition before a ball has even been kicked with his foolhardy arrogance. It's only set to get worse with petty political/cultural displays, ridiculous scheduling, travel challenges, stadium setup and pitch quality. The beautiful game has never been more institutionally compromised. FIFA not fit for purpose.

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EXCLUSIVE: Ruud Gullit calls on Gianni Infantino to resign amid growing World Cup controversy

"I have stayed quiet for a long time because I wanted to judge this World Cup on football matters. But the deeper we get into the preparations, the more it becomes clear that football is no longer the main story. For that reason, I believe Gianni Infantino should seriously consider stepping down as FIFA President.

A World Cup should unite people. Instead, this tournament is becoming a symbol of division, political disputes, travel restrictions, and administrative failures.

We are hearing reports that Iranian supporters have had their ticket allocations withdrawn. We have seen the case of Somali referee Omar Artan, selected by FIFA on merit to officiate at the highest level, yet reportedly denied entry into the host country. These are not minor issues. They strike at the heart of what the World Cup is supposed to represent.

FIFA cannot continue promoting football as a universal game while qualified supporters, officials, and participants face barriers that appear unrelated to football itself. The organisation's first responsibility is to protect the integrity and accessibility of the competition.

What concerns me most is that these problems were foreseeable. FIFA awarded the tournament, FIFA approved the arrangements, and FIFA repeatedly assured the football world that everyone would be welcomed. If those assurances are proving unreliable, then accountability must start at the very top.

Leadership is not about appearing in photographs with politicians or celebrating commercial success. Leadership is about taking responsibility when things go wrong. That is why I believe Mr Infantino must ask himself whether he is still the right person to lead world football.

The rising cost of attending matches is another serious concern. Many loyal supporters who follow their countries through qualification campaigns can no longer afford to attend the tournament. Football risks becoming an exclusive event for corporations and wealthy spectators rather than the ordinary fans who built the game.

The World Cup belongs to the world, not to governments, political interests, or football administrators. It belongs to the players, the referees, and the supporters.

If FIFA cannot guarantee that all three are treated fairly and equally, then it has failed in its most fundamental duty.

The football world deserves answers, accountability, and leadership. If those cannot be provided under the current administration, then perhaps the time has come for new leadership at FIFA."

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@charlotteahenry @mehdirhasan @metpoliceuk Low blow and not a win. An actual loss; grass.

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@itvpeston @lisanandy Really is time for Nandy to exit politics. She's as unconvincing as she is unlikable.

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@DingoNews1 How on earth could anyone be stupid enough to have voted this ridiculous gas-bag into any kind of public office?

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If you live in a country that sends poor people to jail for using drugs, but doesn't send rich people to jail for raping kids, you live in a shit hole country.

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@MikeIsaac Brilliant.

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@wandbc "Safer and easier for everyone to use" ... 😂 This entire summer will provide chaotic daily scenes of unbearable congestion around the Wandsworth Bridge roundabout area, thanks to you. You can take some comfort knowing you share the policy award for transport idiocy with H&F.

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@hemalkarelia 100% with you. It's sponsored by Louis Vuitton; need one say anymore. It's grotesque. It has substituted style and glamour for wealth and ostentation.

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@JamieMagill5 Hard to deny what he's saying though ...

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@_Bhatura Weather.

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@leonlegge32 I'm a Spurs fan, and despite Spence's speedy talents (when he fancies it), I agree with you.

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@RemiSlowinski Listen to yourself. I'm not sure what point you're trying to make here other than make yourself appear as if you've lost the argument you're attempting to provoke in advance. The tournament winner spoke words in Russian. Boo-hoo. Grow-up.

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@elonmusk https://t.co/KBHtoBc2yt