We need leaders who can spell out what's happening clearly and with force.
Sam Freedman
Preparing for copa in Copa. Painting the Brazilian flag on the street above a massive flag, surrounded by bars with flags. #Brasil
People don't long for "inconvenience." They long for permanence. And though streaming services may be convenient, people are waking up to the fact that we are paying rent-seeking middle men month after month for things we will never actually own.
Andrew Downie
This by @mjslater.bsky.social is excellent and depressing.
A lot about this World Cup is awful. Outrageous pricing, refusal of visas for officials and fans from countries that are unwelcome.
The best of a melting-pot-party World Cup culture feels ruined.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...
G. Willow Wilson
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/27/u...
More harassment of the Orange Turd's victims using our DOJ and tax dollars.
Here it is! The cover of Epic: the many lives of Pelé. My book, the first complete biography of the king, will be published on Nov. 5.
Here it is! The cover of Epic: the many lives of Pelé. My book, the first complete biography of the king, will be published on Nov. 5.
More absolute craven nonsense from the second most reprehensible man on earth.
Amy Lawrence
"My friend is the greatest." Impartial thoughts from footballers and journalists on their best buddies.
NB - No history, memory or research was involved in the making of this video.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Good for him, standing up to Roy Keane.
www.bbc.com/sport/footba...
Teri Goodson. 🚨🆘🇺🇲🆘🚨
People are pining for old technologies—CD players, VCRs, Walkmans. What’s behind our longing for inconvenience? www.newyorker.com/culture/essa...
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People are pining for old technologies—CD players, VCRs, Walkmans. What’s behind our longing for inconvenience?
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes accuses Roy Keane of putting "words in my mouth" and says he has asked for the phone number of the club legend to set him straight.