NOWHERE SOON IS OUT NOW 🏡🏡
Feels incredible to finally have these songs out in the world man.
This project was really just me growing up (a bit) really, and I’m sure you’ll find something to relate to in there.
Welcome to Nowhere Soon 🏡🏡
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San Antonio's Victor Wembanyama has signed a new long-term contract extension with Nike -- including a new signature shoe line, per sources. After 3 NBA seasons, Wembanyama has run to the Finals, MVP finalist season, Defensive Player of the Year, max deal and a signature shoe.
European nations have agreed to boycott the World Cup over FIFA’s plans to sell stakes in the tournament to private investors.
The decision was taken at a virtual meeting of the 55 national associations which are members of UEFA, the European football confederation, on Thursday, according to sources with knowledge of the meeting.
The next World Cup in the calendar is the women’s edition in Brazil next summer, followed by the men’s tournament in Spain, Portugal and Morocco in 2030.
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🚨 NEW: Gianni Infantino, the under-pressure Fifa president, has given members a 53-day deadline to back his plans to sell stakes in the World Cup or face a 75 per cent reduction in potential funding.
In a letter sent to all 211 member associations by the Fifa president, Infantino has promised riches of up to $10bn to be made accessible as early as January 1, 2027, and he also offered access to as much as £30m through his new ‘Fifa Forward Enterprise’ proposal.
However, Infantino has warned any members who oppose his private investment plan will be cut out of the new funding model should it still get waived through by associations.
@Tom_Morgs has all the details ⤵️
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JP Morgan is determined to strip football for all its parts that make it special and squeeze every dollar out of it possible. The Super League being stopped was only a temporary solution
FIFA confirm highly controversial plans to form FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE), a new body that would oversee commercial rights and operational delivery. It requires private stakeholders and funding. UEFA are strongly opposed, viewing it as FIFA President Gianni Infantino selling stakes in the game.
It is understood Infantino is in line to be commissioner, likely after his expected election for one more term.
FIFA will seek to raise capital of up to USD 4.2 billion and have approached Josh Kushner's Thrive Capital as one potential key investor.
FIFA say "outside investors will have only a minority stake in FFE and will not play any operational role".
FIFA also argue this is all with the intent of expanding "football development funding to over USD 10 billion", and is subject to approval by the 2011 Member Associations, who will have a period of consultation to discuss plans.
FIFA add they will retain sole control of FFE and "exclusive authority over football governance, competitions, match calendar, and all regulatory and sporting decisions."
In addition, FIFA hope to establish the FIFA Fast Forward Programme (FFFP). Under this plan, all 211 Member Associations will be given the opportunity to participate and "access up to USD 20 million in one-off capital".
J.P. Morgan are working in partnership with FIFA on the project.
UEFA will not support FFE. In a statement they say, "None of us are the owners of football. It is not FIFA’s to sell."
FIFA president Gianni Infantino is exploring the sale of a 20–30% stake in a new company that would own and manage the World Cup, in a deal valuing the business at around £15 billion.
FIFA would retain majority control, while member associations and private investors would hold minority stakes.
The proposal, reportedly being handled by JP Morgan, has sparked concern within football over the possibility of an expanded tournament or more frequent World Cups.
Reports also suggest Infantino could become commissioner of the new company after his FIFA presidency ends in 2031, potentially earning millions in the role.
Source: The Telegraph
Shaquille O’Neal says LeBron James should chase another championship, not worry about the critics
“I think he’s going to go somewhere he can win another ring.”
“Maybe Miami. Maybe Golden State. Maybe even Philly.”
“Once we’re done playing, we can never play again.”
“You never want to retire saying, ‘I should have done this. I should have done that.’”
“A lot of haters call it ring chasing.”
“But you’re supposed to chase rings.”
“If you chase rings and accomplish getting them, that’s what we call greatness.”
“Those who haven’t achieved greatness call it ring chasing because they haven’t achieved greatness.”
Max Kellerman tells Rich Paul that he believes Lakers are in danger of losing their premium brand recognition to the New York Knicks, and that right inside Los Angeles, the Dodgers and the Rams are right on their heels.
Dennis Rodman says LeBron is probably the easiest guy he'd ever guard in his life:
“Only thing he has on me is his size, hes 6'10, I’m 6'6 but that don't mean anything. I’ll make him go left all day long. I’ll make him shoot that damn jumpshot which ain't worth a sh*t.”
(via @LA_SportsReport)
Trump: I know about sports and I know about a little bit about soccer, but I watched Messi and he was well guarded… And all of a sudden he's standing on the right. Do you understand what I'm talking about? I just noticed it. Nobody talked about it. I just noticed it