Soccer would not exist without immigrants. Immigrants play and coach the game, work in the stadiums, fill the stands, and make celebrations like the World Cup possible. Six of the players on the US Men's National Team are immigrants.
We will not allow ICE or anyone else to sow fear in our communities — especially at this moment. As the world comes to our city, we will stand proudly with our immigrant neighbors and reject these attacks for what they are: an attempt to divide us.
I don’t mean to be overly negative before a ball is kicked…
But many of the World Cup pitches look absolutely terrible.
They’ve had YEARS to prepare for the World Cup, every resource available to make it a success and it’s really disappointing.
They are jeopardising careers.
Félicitations à la FIFA pour avoir attribué la Coupe du Monde à un pays capable de retenir pendant 7 heures un joueur qui n’a jamais fait parler de lui autrement que par ses performances sur le terrain.
Quand le meilleur buteur de l’Irak, qualifié pour le plus grand événement sportif de la planète, peut être traité comme un suspect à son arrivée, difficile de ne pas s’interroger sur l’accueil qui sera réservé à certaines sélections (Iran) et à leurs supporters.
Pendant des années, chaque aspect de l’organisation au Qatar a été scruté, commenté et critiqué. J’espère que les États-Unis feront l’objet du même niveau d’exigence et de la même couverture médiatique.
Bravo, Monsieur Infantino.
Revered AFL commentator Dennis Cometti has passed away aged 76.
Known for his dry wit and inspired turn of phrase, Cometti retired in 2021 after a career that spanned 51 years and countless iconic one-liners.
Vale, Dennis.
As much as it pains me to say, I see a positive culture change in Chelsea and it changed when the previous manager was in
If the players continue to progress under the new manager, I do see Chelsea back to consistently finishing top 4 and in a title fight in the upcoming seasons