SolomonFLIPs

Wash,DC-Transformation Leader @ $80 billion IT Co.Past:World Bank,IFC,Deloitte. Now an E-Commerce Mafia ⭐️ 🇺🇸I retweet stuff I enjoy!

[Adam Kinzinger (Slava Ukraini) 🇺🇸🇺🇦 @AdamKinzinger]

I spoke with Mitch McConnell today for about 20 min. He apologized for not convicting Trump for January 6th and said that Lindsey Graham is a sissy who is too scared to bring Russian sanctions forward despite promising it for a year.

It was a pleasant conversation

[Headquarters @HQNewsNow]

Leaked video reveals Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton in London with his mistress on the 4th of July.

[SolomonFLIPs @solomon387]

@IanDarke It’s impossible to have kids involved in soccer here. It’s a massive cash cow for these programs! It’s unaffordable for most parents.

[Rick Wilson @TheRickWilson]

Oooooof. Golden Age, everyone. Golden. Age.

[Scott MacFarlane @MacFarlaneNews]

ALERT: More than 1,200 former Dept of Justice employees have signed etter urging Senators to block Todd Blanche’s confirmation

There are so many signatures… this letter consume 59 pages. It was distributed by @Justice_CXN

https://t.co/trnrzYcQiu

[adam mahoney (he/him) @AdamLMahoney]

NEW: America pushed Black families out of their neighborhoods. They rebuilt in the suburbs. Now those suburbs are gentrifying too.

This is the second displacement, and, in part, it is being driven by wealthier Black people pushing our working class ones.
https://t.co/XozOCFhZRU

[Bruno Retailleau @BrunoRetailleau]

Kylian Mbappé a raison. Les propos de Celeste Amarilla sont intolérables. En s’en prenant à lui, c’est le modèle républicain français qu’elle attaque.

On n’est pas français par la couleur de sa peau, ses origines ou sa religion. On le devient par le cœur : en choisissant la France, en aimant son histoire, en partageant sa langue et ses valeurs.

C’est cela, la France. Et c’est pourquoi l’assimilation doit redevenir une grande ambition nationale.

[SolomonFLIPs @solomon387]

@Lethuntwendala @meriri Mr Meriri - speedy recovery my guy! It’s been a while. I’m still crashing it on this Atlantic Ocean. Just traveling a ton for work. But we’re still at it. @Lethuntwendala - what’s happening? 👋☀️.

[Roger Bonet "Ruxi" @Ruxiiii4]

Let's talk about Belgium.

Fair play to Rudi García, he got everything right tonight.

The starting lineup was a surprise, especially with players like Doku, De Bruyne, and Lukaku left out. But every change made sense.

Rudi García understood that, with the United States playing with three midfielders + Pulisic operating inside, using only two midfielders alongside De Bruyne would have been a nightmare defensively. It would have created a 4v2 overload centrally, as De Bruyne doesn't contribute consistently enough without the ball.

Using Tielemans as a #10 isn't ideal in possession, but it worked brilliantly defensively. Out of possession, Tielemans almost became a third central midfielder, giving Belgium much more protection in the middle of the pitch.

Starting Lukebakio instead of Doku also made sense for two reasons. First, his defensive work was outstanding. He consistently tracked Robinson's runs and dropped deep when needed, at times even helping Belgium form a back five. Second, he offered more threat in large spaces and transition moments than Doku.

De Ketelaere also had an excellent game, scoring twice and constantly causing problems with his intelligent movement and runs in behind.

Belgium's defensive plan was well organized and executed. They weren't overly aggressive or excessively passive, they found the right balance. The profiles García selected suited the game plan perfectly.

What I liked most, though, was Belgium's approach in possession. They clearly wanted to prevent the United States from using one of their biggest strengths: their aggressive high press and counter-press.

After recovering the ball, Belgium often played backwards to Courtois instead of forcing risky passes through the middle. Courtois would then play long over the first line of pressure. This stretched the United States, and Belgium had enough physical presence, (Onana, Vakanen, Lukebakio, and even Tielemans) to compete for and win the second balls.

The other option Belgium used was to immediately play forward into the space behind the US press after regaining possession. By doing this, they avoided giving the United States the opportunity to counter-press and instead attacked quickly in transition. The United States are one of the best teams at reacting immediately after losing possession, but Belgium simply didn't allow them to play to that strength.

To be honest, Belgium hadn't looked convincing recently. They struggled to create chances and often found it difficult to beat opponents they should have been dominating given the quality of their squad.

Tonight, however, they looked far more solid defensively, even without some of their biggest attacking stars.

The game plan was excellent, the player profiles fit it perfectly, and Belgium completely nullified the United States.

[Bakari Sellers @Bakari_Sellers]

What do yall think he sees in the mirror?

[Bosnian Football @BosniaNTBall]

BELGIUM 4-1 CORRUPTION! #FIFAWorldCup

[SolomonFLIPs @solomon387]

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[Bosnian Football @BosniaNTBall]

Someone check what Article 27 says about this……#FIFAWorldCup

[NENDU @NENDU__]

From a small kid in Madeira to the greatest player football has ever seen.
This 7-minute Cristiano Ronaldo career compilation is pure emotion. 🥹🐐

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Credit: @Ibra_official on family and fatherhood in @TatlerAsia interview.

Full interview: https://t.co/6aJMzv1TNx

[Camus @newstart_2024]

Zlatan Ibrahimović explained why many footballers start families early.

The pressure is constant, no relaxing zone.

When you come home, you switch off. You’re just the father.

In his home, there’s not one picture of him as a player. “I don’t want my kids raised in the shadow of my profession.”

A refreshing look at keeping family separate from fame.

What do you think, is it important for high-pressure professionals to create that clear separation at home?

[SolomonFLIPs @solomon387]

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[Sophia Cai @SophiaCai99]

FULL timeline of the campaign to bring Balogun back, according to a half dozen U.S. government & soccer officials:
- Wednesday after U.S.-Bosnia match: Andrew Giuliani alerted Trump to the red card (Trump & Giuliani had been talking multiple times/week since start of World Cup and regularly before that.)
- Wed night: Giuliani, Lutnick and U.S. Soccer officials began activating on plans to challenge red card
- That kicked off 4 days of coordinated lobbying, legal maneuvering & diplomacy that stretched from Oval Office to Zurich
- On *Thursday* Trump dialed Gianni Infantino and asked abt FIFA’s rules around the red card decision and grounds for suspension. (They’ve known each other for 8 yrs.)
- FIFA declined to confirm any specific discussions but reiterated to POLITICO that the decision to suspend the one-match ban was made by an independent disciplinary committee.
- As U.S. Soccer’s legal team formally prepared & submitted its appeal to FIFA, Giuliani + Lutnick offered to make White House attorneys available to assist
- At the same time, Giuliani and Scott Goodwin — a hedge-fund manager who had helped pay the salary of Mauricio Pochettino — zeroed in on the officiating history of referee Raphael Claus
-Articles examining previous controversies involving Claus circulated among senior gov officials as they evaluated every argument that could bolster the appeal
- On FIFA side, Emilio García, who oversees the legal affairs of FIFA, advised Infantino on the available procedural options
- García + other FIFA officials worked to determine whether the circumstances of Balogun’s tackle met the narrow standards that would allow the disciplinary decision to be revisited
- By Sunday, FIFA announced that Balogun’s one-match suspension would be suspended
- FIFA insists that the decision was an independent one made by its 18-person disciplinary committee, but it would not say whether the decision was decided through a vote, and it has not published a report on the decision.

https://t.co/eXOOUkza6N

[Stan Collymore @StanCollymore]

One of the great nights in English football. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 https://t.co/lOYeHIkrAq

[Tanya @ScriptedTanya]

Naomi Osaka after a reporter told her there are perks for qualifying in the QF and winning the Wimbledon 😭