The Strait of Hormuz was open before Trump launched his war against Iran.
Celebrating its reopening as an "achievement" of Trump diplomacy is illogical.
Please stop accepting this White House framing.
Venezuela’s opposition will not publicly criticize this statement out of fear they will antagonize Trump but it is hard to see how “to the victor belong the spoils” fits with their hopes for a democratic and more equitable future.
250 years ago, our founders rightly shouted “no taxation without representation” in response to an imperial king taking our resources unjustly. Now we have a president doing just that to the Venezuelan people. Just shocking.
As an American, I am outraged that my government is stealing resources that belong to the Venezuelan people, and embarrassed that an American president would actually brag publicly about such imperial behavior. Hope this policy will change in 2029.
Luis Figo has become the first big-name ex-footballer to call for Gianni Infantino to resign, branding his conduct the “lowest, most deceitful and cravenly self-interested behaviour I have ever witnessed”.
The Portugal legend, who was a candidate for the Fifa presidency in 2015 before withdrawing and later backing Infantino, accused the Swiss of a “litany of abuses” and the governing body of “mob-like behaviour” under his leadership, adding: “He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game.”
@ben_rumsby has more ⤵️
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Exclusive - Infantino and FIFA were so deep into breakaway plans in late 2020 that the name “FIFA Super League” was discussed. Member assocs also to be sidelined with international calendar slashed. FIFA eventually stepped back from doomed scheme late on: https://t.co/SPrwBPqIC3
This is just appalling shite from the biggest governing body of the biggest sport in the entire planet. Greasy pole climbers feathering their own nests
“The liturgy is the essential dimension of our humanity.” At today’s General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflected on Sacrosanctum Concilium, reminding the faithful that the Church’s liturgical prayer is not an escape from the world, but the source that transforms it. He renewed St. Paul VI’s call for Catholics to rediscover the Liturgy of the Hours, allowing every moment of the day to be united with Christ in praise, thanksgiving, and the hope of His coming.
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'It was agreed that FIFA will no longer tolerate any attacks on its integrity, good governance and due process and will take all necessary measures to protect and safeguard its name and reputation.'
😂 You really couldn't make it up.....
Get them out. Get them all out who think that a quick "lol, soz" letter is enough to make anybody believe or trust in their leadership again. This can't be forgotten or forgiven. Get them gone or the organisation crumbles.
Our faith is tested in moments of silence and difficulty. When we continue to trust the Lord with humility and perseverance, our hearts become open to His grace. Faith never disappoints those who keep seeking Him.
Luis Figo as unerringly accurate in political life as he was on the pitch
‘It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now.’
Any candidate who is serious about reforming FIFA should be suggesting it is broken up with entirely independent and separate boards for FIFA's regulatory/governance arm, FIFA's commercial/events arm, and its foundation. Otherwise the circus continues with a different clown.
🗣️ "It's too late to save his dignity but it's not too late to save football. He should go. Now"
UEFA Football Advisor Luis Figo has launched an astonishing attack on FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
Pope Leo XIV sent a message to the participants of the Medjugorje Youth Festival, urging young pilgrims to reject fleeting happiness and seek true joy in an encounter with Christ.
https://t.co/9Zqn5HSDyf
In a video message to the Knights of Columbus convention, Pope Leo XIV called on members to be "prophets of harmony" through active commitment to unity and charity.
https://t.co/su7QCe7ncZ
Today I join others from across our game and call for Gianni Infantino to resign as FIFA President.
Infantino has debased the office that he promised to elevate. He has lied, deceived and tried to feather his own nest at the expense of the game he is supposed to serve.
He has lost the support of his senior staff, his closest advisers, the vast majority of people who devote their lives to this sport and even, it would seem, the FIFA Peace Prize winner.
It is too late to save his dignity but it is not too late to save football. He should go. Now.
#Infantinout
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