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[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

Almost a decade ago I became a @FulhamFC supporter. This kind of football is not as popular in America, but I've always loved the sport. I quickly realized that it wasn't so much I chose #FFC as we had found each other. The first time I saw Craven Cottage in person...wow!

[Michael Leach @Mike_Leach1976]

The bag of milk, the shoes at door… Whoever made this will win an award, probably a few. I’m sobbing, this is beautiful. This is who we are. We’ve welcomed the world for almost 140 years. We’re made for this moment. #CanMNT #FIFAWorldCup

[Fulham Italy🇮🇹 @FulhamItaly]

Of all the good things marco silva did in his five years here, raul is his best masterpiece #ffc

[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

Class act all the way! Raúl!

[Ajoje⚽⚖️ @israel_ajoje]

If you knew the back story(ies), you would cry too.

Raúl Jiménez has played at four World Cups. Across Brazil, Russia and Qatar, he never scored a single goal. Today, on home soil at the Estadio Azteca, that finally changed. And the moment broke him.

The tears obviously carried years. In March 2026, just three months ago, Jiménez lost his father Raúl Jiménez Vega to pancreatic cancer at the age of 62. He was a pivotal figure in his son's career. That goal was for him.

And there was more beneath it. In 2020, playing for Wolves against Arsenal, Jiménez fractured his skull in a collision with David Luiz. He lay unconscious on the pitch while teammates and family feared the worst.

It took emergency surgery and eight months to return. He still wears the protective headband today. Many of us thought it was over back then. 6 years later, at 35, Jimenez’s story is still being written.

Just think about it. A near-fatal injury, a grieving son and a 12-year wait for one World Cup goal, finally answered in front of his own people.

This is why we watch football. Not for the trophies. For the human underneath. Don’t you just love it.

My name is Ajoje. I am a FIFA Licensed Agent and International Sports Lawyer. I write on the Law and Business of Football, a lot. Repost and Follow if you want to read more posts like this.

[Blake Aerni @BlakeAerni]

The University of Kansas band learned the Algerian National Anthem to welcome the team before training. 🇩🇿

Absolutely incredible…

[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

Reeeeeeeaaaaammmmmm!

[Peter Rutzler @peterrutzler]

At 15, Tim Ream was told by a school counsellor that a career in football was never likely to happen. Now, he will captain the United States at a home World Cup.

Excl interview for @TimesSport
https://t.co/Ve2PeqYPYU

[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

@94CAMRAM Agreed, he has fought through a ton and we were lucky to have him at Fulham. He was my kit choice this year and I think I've met 10% of the Mexican population of DC because of it! They adore him

[EuroFoot @eurofootcom]

🇲🇽❤️‍🩹 This is more than just a goal for Raúl Jiménez... In 2020, he suffered a fractured skull in a match for Wolves. This year, his father also sadly passed way.

He's now representing his country on the world stage and just scored his FIRST ever World Cup goal. Incredible strength, Raúl. You deserve this special moment. 🙏

[D Prasanth Nair @DPrasanthNair]

The famous incident from the 2003 Carlsberg Cup, where Danish midfielder Morten Wieghorst intentionally missed a penalty against Iran.

The referee had awarded the penalty because an Iranian defender caught the ball with his hands inside the box, mistakenly thinking he had heard the half-time whistle.Since the penalty was awarded due to a misunderstanding, Wieghorst consulted his coach and deliberately fired his shot wide as a display of sportsmanship, an act for which he later won an Olympic Committee Fair Play Award.
Football is great

[BuccoCapital Bloke @buccocapital]

Everyone always talking about “talent density” in Silicon Valley when we really should be talking about how 80% of pretzels in America come from a small region of Pennsylvania

[Josh Reynolds @JoshReynolds24]

We need to seriously talk about the season that Brandon Marsh is having WAY more than we currently are…

He’s been absolutely unbelievable. Feels like the offense has slowly found itself over the last month & I cannot imagine where we’d be without him

[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

@SamMCole01 We gave him a chance to believe in his ability again, and he gave us his all in return. If he can't wear FFC, I'm glad he'll be at a place that truly appreciates him.

[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

The day WE were the pride of London! #fulhamfc

[𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎 @fulhamatto]

We will always have this 🤍

#fulhamfc

[𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎 @fulhamatto]

Craven Cottage getting bullied on my TL wtf: not just a beautiful place, it is also steeped in history, but what do they know about that.

Respect the Old Lady.

#fulhamfc 🖤🤍

[𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐎 @fulhamatto]

Respect Tom Cairney

#AintNobody #fulhamfc

[Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC]

115 appearances. 31 goals. Our Mexican sensation.

Thank you, Raúl. 🔥🇲🇽

[Fulham Football Club @FulhamFC]

Raúl Jiménez will join Wolves after his Fulham contract expires.

We thank Raúl for his brilliant service over the past three seasons. 🤍

[Andy McMahon 🇺🇦 @dciandy]

Best of luck to Marco!

[Peter Rutzler @peterrutzler]

Confirmation of Marco Silva's appointment. A job that offers European football, competing for trophies, and a return to Lisbon, where he'd travel regularly to see family. He rejoins Mario Branco, their director of football, who he worked with during his first job at Estoril.

[𝕮𝖍𝖗𝖎𝖘𝖙𝖎𝖆𝖓𝖊 @urghbusani]

Raul Jimenez’s 3 years at Fulham comes to an end. I’m surprised we didn’t offer him one more. A man who gave absolutely everything for Fulham, had his critics (myself included) but left it all on the pitch, bagging some vital goals for us along the way. Go well, señor 🇲🇽 #ffc

[Transfer News Live @DeadlineDayLive]

🚨 Brighton recently sent 876 scouts to watch Melbourne Victory vs. Newcastle Jets.

(Source: A League)

[OurFaveOnlineDoc 🇬🇧 🇳🇬 @OurFavOnlineDoc]

This little boy did a taxi interview with Pep Guardiola 10 years ago when he became coach of Manchester City.

Few days ago, Pep resigned as coach of Manchester City after a phenomenal time in charge of the club.

He went to see the same little boy and surprised him. This video will put a smile on your face.

What a really beautiful clip.