BBC, damned if it does Dallas, damned if it doesn’t.
Brits can make their own minds up on the merits of football staying home or not, but I like Gabby Logan’s take that Salford is a nice “hybrid solution”. Salford City Council should put that on a huge sign.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...
🎙️Did someone mention a World Cup podcast war? I think I mentioned it once etc etc. Anyway, here’s our latest salvo. I went over the top on the money, politics, rows, tickets & even some football with @adamcrafton.bsky.social @adamleventhal.bsky.social & @jaydmharris.bsky.social
pod.fo/e/42d143
A few words on a big night for a lad who was playing high school soccer in Florida four years ago (but might be playing for his dad’s favourite team next season 😉), Cote D’Ivoire, the Ecuadorian diaspora, Jay-Z’s side hustle & my new friend Mr Yaya.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...
👀 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
🎧 I’m 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 ⬇️
pod.fo/e/42d143
🤳 A packed - packed, I tell you - edition of The Athletic FC pod, looking back at Diomande’s statement game, the Neth-Japan draw, Germany, Iran latest etc, but with added Ornstein on Cucurella content. Here’s the video version. Feat. a cast of dozens.
youtu.be/nmUMMfwyAWg?...
Guest list strong for latest episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social WC pod (inc transfer news)
@david-ornstein.bsky.social
@cdeccleshare.bsky.social
@mjslater.bsky.social
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social
@chrisbranch.bsky.social
& Tim Spiers
Watch: youtu.be/nmUMMfwyAWg
Listen: pod.fo/e/4311cc
Proof that it's possible to democratically oust the president of a sports governing body. Ski leader Eliasch beaten by just one vote with a parting shot at the IOC for alleged election influence. apnews.com/article/fis-...
On the eve of the World Cup getting underway there are many outstanding off-field issues to discuss.Ahead of the tournament Adam Leventhal is joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton, Matt Slater and ...
World ski federation leader Johan Eliasch has been ousted in a tight presidential election. It has come after a campaign led by the sport’s heartland nations in Europe and North America that was backe...
