Mpho C

Sub 3:30 Marathoner! Strategist & Strategy Implementer, also a Gooner!

The views & opinions expressed are mine & do not represent any brand I'm associated with

[Gordon Fielden @GordonFielden]

This is the largest sporting event on the planet, despite what some Americans may believe, and the decision to prevent Africa's leading referee from participating in the World Cup sends an extraordinarily damaging message about the United States and the direction in which it is heading.

I am genuinely astonished that FIFA has not lodged a formal protest with the United States Government and sought intervention to ensure that this referee, who is held in the highest regard within the international refereeing community, is granted a visa to undertake one of the most important roles in world football. For any referee, appointment to a World Cup is among the greatest honours the sport can bestow.

A person's country of birth should never be the sole reason for preventing them from entering a country to carry out a specific professional duty at a specific international event. Particularly when the President of the United States publicly assured the world that participants would be welcomed.

If nationality alone has been the determining factor, then this is a serious stain upon both the tournament and the host nation. It raises profound questions about fairness, equality of treatment and whether political considerations are now taking precedence over sporting merit.

The World Cup is supposed to bring nations together. Decisions such as this achieve precisely the opposite.

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

This year's "World" Cup is really not for the world!

[Melissa Reddy @MelissaReddy_]

Gianni Infantino knocked down all the reporting over visa concerns for this World Cup in August 2025: “I think it’s important to clarify this. There is a lot of misconception out there. Everyone will be welcome in Canada, Mexico and the United States for the FIFA World Cup next year.

“There is a process to go through to get visas and so on. This process will be smooth…

“We want to unite the world and we will unite the world next year. The world needs occasions of unity, of bringing teams together, of bringing people together, of bringing fans together... So again everyone will be welcome, be positive and you will see it will be a great, great celebration of the greatest FIFA World Cup ever.”

No, again we are just meant to look the other way and allow this thing we love so much, that we want to enjoy, that we can map our whole lives around, to be used and abused.

Again we are told about unity and inclusion when division, disparity and denial is the reality.

It is a great, great celebration of getting more money whatever it takes, no matter who has to pay the price. The greatest showpiece of allowing - unopposed! - the man who is meant to protect and grow the people’s game into playing celebrity, massaging his own ego and that of heads of state.

The biggest, most expensive, least accessible World Cup ever. The thing we love and all the beautiful pieces of it we’ve lost.

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

Fire!

[Sash ~ @ltarsenal]

This press conference is an all-timer.

Arsenal had just lost back-to-back league games. Confidence was low. City were about to go top. It felt like the title was slipping away again.

The media sensed blood.

Arteta didn’t retreat. He came out swinging.

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

We are going to buy your players lona ba le nnetseng banter-nyana ya lewaza!

[Koshiek Karan @iamkoshiek]

Gunning for profits 🔴💰

Arsenal added roughly $2bn to its enterprise value in a single season (+59% increase)

this ranks among largest single season valuation spikes in football history

revenue is expected to break $1bn this season, the all time highest for any EPL team 📊

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

@wabpan @KenzarMafia 😂🤣😂😂😂 nna I dont know about weakest. EPL is EPL! Ha gona bo weakest. Ke wafa wafa!

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

@wabpan @KenzarMafia Hahahhaa weakest but Manure still came third and was eliminated at the first hurdle in all competitions! August is around the corner le gale. A ko le reke players le togele go nna hela le dlala one game per week and resort to other teams like Zebras fans at the world cup! Aish

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

@Trillsar271 Maybe cos Barcola hasn't done it on a cold and windy night at the Britannia! 🤣😂😊

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

In the end, motho o iretse nudity mahala!

[Osman @OsmanZtheGooner]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 in his mind he had it wrapped up.

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

Best

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow fired the company’s entire HR team because they were “creating problems that didn’t exist.”

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

Hahahahaha Soldier!

[Oabile @gotlhe_]

😭😭😭😭😭😭

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

I have turned notifications on for @piersmorgan! It's absolutely box office there by his account Hehehhehe

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

It's going to be a mess!

[Paddy Power @paddypower]

Brace yourselves, non-Arsenal fans. They're coming for you.

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

Please guys @wabpan

[Mazi Olisaemeka C. ™ @OlisaOsega]

Next season,

Mikel Arteta - Arsenal
Xabi Alonso - Chelsea
Michael Carrick - Manchester United
Enzo Maresca - Manchester City
Arne Slot - Liverpool

Every team will start the season with zero point. Everyone will sign players too. Please don’t start supporting City by December.

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

😂🤣😂🤣

[Peché Africa 🇿🇦 @pmcafrica]

🔥🔥 Doku's father 😂😂

[now.arsenal @now_arsenaI]

Don’t say anything, just repost!😂

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

Amen! Preach on Girl!

[Elaine Thompson-Herah @FastElaine]

Thanks Gaborone Batswana for having us, we had a time. The devil tried to schedule your downfall, God declined the appointment! You’re coming out on top!
#bigmachine#fastelaine#faith#hiswill#perseverance#patience

[Kris Temple @kristemple]

🇧🇼 It’s been THE most incredible two days at the @WorldAthletics Relays in Botswana, trying to make myself heard on the global commentary!

This Botswana win in the final event literally shook the place!! #worldrelays

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

@AkaniSimbine @ghost_bw @Monngakgotla_ To hear Akani say this is heart warming! Especially given the illustrious career he has had! We love you too champ!

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

🇧🇼 Botswana really showed out today🔥
Had intl media praising the warmth all week
Got to the stadium — crazy queues, but ppl were all peaceful 👏🏾

Support? INSANE. Atmosphere? ELECTRIC ⚡ Announcers nailed it.
And you still filled up despite the economy 😭👏🏾
What a nation ❤️🇧🇼

[Mpho C @PosterBW]

We are here!

[Track & Field Gazette @TrackGazette]

HISTORY MADE FOR 🇧🇼 BOTSWANA ON HOME SOIL!!!!

Letsile Tebogo anchored Botswana's men's 4x100m team to a stunning National Record of 37.96s!

For the first time ever, Botswana qualifies for the World Championships in the event.