Deputy Football Editor at @theguardian.com I Random thoughts & rubbish jokes
Sachin Nakrani
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Here we gooooo.
… ultimately it will be fine and really enjoyable because, ultimately, the World Cup always is. And that’s the problem - corruption, sewer-level morals, logistical issues, fans treated appallingly … nothing stops this thing being the greatest show on earth. I know it, you know it … Gianni knows it.
Infantino chatting shit, storms delaying kick-offs by an hour, no signs just yet that this World Cup isn’t indeed going to be a total and utter shitshow.
David Squires
Enjoyed this by Alex Reid for @sport.theguardian.com on the history of World Cup mascots. Ciao was my first and favourite until I fully comprehended Pique - a green chilli pepper in a massive sombrero: Welcome to Mexico! Excellent stuff.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Everton ordered to pay Burnley nearly £40m in Premier League relegation legal case. By Andy Hunter for @sport.theguardian.com
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sachin Nakrani
The most inclusive World Cup ever www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Sachin Nakrani
Congratulations to the USA on managing to be worse hosts that Qatar and Russia. Quite the achievement.
❤️
Sachin Nakrani
Sachin Nakrani
Alexander Abnos
Some thoughts for @theguardian.com on the ‘most inclusive World Cup to date’ and Omar Artan, the Somali referee ( Africa’s best) barred because of repressive border politics.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
