š New episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social just dropped
Panel alongside me @mjslater.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & Jay Harris
Enjoy & drop in your comments
youtu.be/ml7GSyYZo0M
During the national anthem, President Donald Trump was booed by the Game 3 crowd at MSG.
Iran wore '#168' pins honouring no. of children reportedly lost in Minab attack, on Mexico arrival. They held up school bags & pictures during March friendlies.
Act of remembrance or political messaging & what now at WC?
Free read on @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
This is the piece about Fabrizio Romano that I've been waiting to read for years goldengoal.world/2026/06/10/f...
The Iranian team previously held up school bags before a friendly match in March as symbols of commemoration.
The insanely viral, ethically questionable, utterly unstoppable rise of Fabrizio Romano
goldengoal.world
According to Reuters, Aymen Hussein, the Iraq World Cup squadās vice-captain, was held at Chicagoās OāHare airport for almost seven hours for questioning by U.S. immigration officials when he arrived in the country for the tournament on Friday.
Details:
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š§ Iām going to be presenting @theathleticfc.bsky.social shows during the World Cup.
First one today looking at what will make the tournament a success on and off the field with @adamcrafton.bsky.social @mjslater.bsky.social & Jay Harris
Pop it in your ears ā¬ļø
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FIFA boss Gianni Infantino ends a 30-min preamble to his 1st press conference in 3 years with some actual news: the war with FIFPro is over. FIFA has signed an MoU with the playersā union that gives FIFPro an equal say on transfer rules & player welfare.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
Burnley havenāt won much recently but this is huge. Massive. Everton are the most obvious loser here but this is a nightmare for the Premier League, too. And if youāre looking for some pre-World Cup cheer, find a sports lawyer. They will be buzzing.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/666...
With the same sense of timing āLe Roiā showed in the number 10 jersey for Juve & France, Michel Platini has popped up in World Cup week to start civil & criminal proceedings against FIFA & its president Gianni Infantino. Revenge is a dishā¦
www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
Striker held at Chicago's O'Hare airport before being granted permission to enter but team photographer was turned back
When Lassana Diarra won his case on FIFAās transfer rules at the European Court of Justice in 2024, there were two big predictions: 1) Diarra would sue FIFA for millions & 2) the transfer system would collapse. 1) has just been ruled out & 2) looks in good health.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
The Athletic
Podcast Episode Ā· The Athletic FC Podcast Ā· June 10 Ā· 45m
