Ryan Nelsons löpnigar

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[Mayowa @Mayoveli]

I've always believed that Maradona’s expulsion from the 94 World Cup had far more to do with his friendship with Castro and his outspoken anti-imperialist politics than it did with doping. They couldn’t stand the prospect of him captivating audiences on U.S. soil.

The same dynamic seems to be playing out again. This World Cup is being heavily politicized. We’re already seeing what look like humiliation rituals directed at African countries, while efforts are made to ensure that nations viewed as geopolitical adversaries don’t get the opportunity to shine on American soil.

Meanwhile, the more credible security threat comes from America’s own gun-heavy society and the possibility of mass shootings carried out by private citizens. What a shame. FIFA could hardly have chosen a worse host.

[Stunner @invertCucurella]

🚨🗣Steven Gerrard: "this fifa world cup in USA is becoming the worst tournament even before it get started! This is not how it is supposed to be, the weather in the US is terrible for players to play in, and we have news of the Somali referee Omar Artan who was appointed by FIFA denied entry, Iran saying FIFA has withdrawn fans World Cup ticket allocation, couple with funny security checks [Kevin Debruyne Belgium and Senegal players]

"I have to say it again this World Cup is starting to look like a mess, and the tournament hasn't even properly begun yet."

"Usually, before a World Cup, we're talking about the favourites, the star players, and the football. Instead, we're talking about travel problems, ticket controversies, and immigration issues."

"The Omar Artan situation is one of the most disappointing stories I've seen. FIFA selected him because they believed he was good enough to officiate at the World Cup, yet he was denied entry into the United States and will miss the tournament."

"Imagine working your whole life to become the first Somali referee at a World Cup and then being prevented from taking part for reasons completely unrelated to football."

"Then you have Iran's federation saying their allocation of World Cup tickets for supporters was withdrawn just days before the competition. Whether you agree with a government or not, supporters should not be the ones paying the price."

"I've also seen players and delegations complaining about the level of security checks and the delays involved. At some point, people stop feeling welcomed and start feeling like they're being treated as suspects."

"The weather is another concern. We're talking about matches being played in extreme summer conditions. The players are expected to perform at the highest level while dealing with heat that can completely change the rhythm of a game."

"A World Cup should be about bringing the world together. Instead, every day seems to bring another story that has nothing to do with football."

"The worrying thing is that these aren't isolated incidents anymore. When ticket disputes, entry restrictions, and organisational concerns keep appearing, people naturally begin questioning the tournament itself."

"I still hope the football saves the competition because the World Cup is bigger than any host nation. But right now, the headlines aren't making FIFA look good, and they certainly aren't making this look like the celebration of football it was supposed to be."

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@secondtierpod I miss Patersson every day

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@DeGhoost Utav dem så saknar jag nog Brönner minst om jag ska vara ärlig

[Ramon Vega @Ramon_Vega71]

FIFA's integrity in this Visa chaos is completely gone! Don't tell me it's the biggest World Cup ever and talk about 💰💰💰💰. It's the biggest shambles ever happened in football history! The people's game has been destroyed! Including participants who can't even get an entrance for 30 days of the tournament!

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@bayer04_en 🇸🇪

[Out of Context Football Manager @nocontextfm1]

Ousmane Dembele in the next few days

[ALUTHEDON @Mbakaza4L]

Before Oct 7…

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@Keven_Bader Jag som Leverkusen supporter är nervös. Hoppas du kan vara med i Silly podden lite oftare och prata Bundesliga och silly där

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@Cymru Cameron Congreve!

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@N_Peking07 5. Eriksson och Oppsahl har blivit två av våra viktigaste spelare

[Canadian Celtic Bhoy @cancelticbhoy]

Ranjurs have to get rid of that song surely now 😭😭😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣😭🤣 holy fuck man

[Celtic Curio @Celticcurio]

Edinburgh Marathon today

💔 😂

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@chkvi @LeonardJN 👆

[Antifa_Ultras @ultras_antifaa]

Athletic Club’s new season kit has sparked political controversy after featuring Navarra within the map of Euskal Herria.

Right wing and Spanish unionist party Unión del Pueblo Navarro (UPN) announced that it will take the club to court if the design is not withdrawn. The party describes the inclusion of Navarra within the Basque Country map as “political propaganda.”

Following UPN’s statement, neo fascist party Vox also threatened legal action against the club.

Euskal Herria is the historical and cultural concept of the Basque homeland used by Basque nationalists. The definition includes Navarra alongside the Basque region. However, Spanish unionists argue that Navarra has a separate political identity and strongly oppose its inclusion in such maps.

[Sky Sports Scotland @ScotlandSky]

🍀 "I'll build it myself!"

Callum Osmand is all for a statue of the "amazing" Martin O'Neill at Celtic Park ⤵️

[Ryan Nelsons löpnigar @Peking161]

@fast_sin Stolpskott is the best swedish word there is! I used so often

[Out of Context Football Manager @nocontextfm1]

Gordon Strachan was spot on when he said there are no morals in football.

[KNEECAP @KNEECAPCEOL]

Hail hail ☘️