new host nation unlocked

you gotta love the footy

sort of feels like Messi really makes Argentina the last home nation left in the tournament. something different about him rn in that shirt.

futbol, maldito infierno

speechless

the spirit of the pharaohs is with them

Ooooooooooooooof again

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I spent several weeks visiting World Cup ghost towns to ask the question: is there a soccer legacy being created in the USA this summer? And does it actually need one? Reporting from Oregon, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Kentucky and Tennessee. inews.co.uk/sport/footba...

Been watching since the Sky Blue days, covering since they rebranded to Gotham. Watched and wrote and they finished in last place and won championships. Seen this club through the worst and best of times. Growth is inevitable. In many ways, it’s outgrown me and my own freelance coverage! 1/

like most children born in New Jersey, Gotham was bound to move to New York City when they turned 20

statement from the fans, and very much something on the minds of everyone. clubs moving towns is complicated business.

Exciting times, I do hope they remain New Jersey / New York Gotham FC rather than snipping the NJ after the move. Roots are still roots. Also — side bar — would love there to be multiple teams in the 5 boroughs. it’s mad for that population, which loves football, only has one local team.

the sun is rising. england fans spill onto the streets, and the same pubs, packed to the gills seconds ago, now empty like breath out of lungs at 2,240 metres above sea level. there is nothing left to give, when you have given it all. when you have given the gift of football in the early hours.

when you put a deposit down to reserve a table at the pub at 1am and they give you back the deposit….

Sources have told the Guardian that Trump made three calls to Fifa, starting from Wednesday, to ensure that the change was made and Balogun's one-game ban was suspended. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

ice. cold. utterly, utterly ice cold. Haaladinho, take a bow.

honestly, perhaps nothing harder for a goalkeeper in football than saving a freak own goal. stunning reaction from Nyland.

Gabriel getting dunked on so haard

Row row row your Braut

Leo DiCaprio leaving a voice note during Brazil v Norway. stars, they’re just like us.

late night coffee shop recommendations in London? asking for the English.

Osaka has been playing out of her mind this week. So much joy.

Breaking News from @theathletic.com: In a stunning serve performance, Naomi Osaka upset and ousted the top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka at Wimbledon in straight sets. nyti.ms/4aydEEL

Today at Pride in London, we’ll show the world that love will always triumph over hate.

Hand of Beach

📰 NEWS: Chelsea have signed Manaka Matsukubo from the NC Courage. The 21 yo Japanese international has signed a 5-year deal (June 2031), and leaves after two MVP shortlist seasons in the NWSL in 2025 and 2026. Also won Women’s Asian Cup this year.

📝 What a piece by @charpur.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

“You sleep, I drive, you laugh, I cry You count, I hide You're done, I'll try, try, try” www.youtube.com/watch?v=bHLo...

what is a ‘Water Monster’ and do I need one?

Every English fan rn

⏰ 👋🏼 NEWS: Officially back at work today after 8 weeks off being entirely present for the birth of my daughter, Alice Joan. Apologies, if I missed an email or a DM recently. Back on the grind and ready chat footy. Let’s be havin’ you.

pain 🇯🇵

the recent sale of the Central Coast Mariners came as a shock to its women’s team, who found out 15 minutes before the announcement that they weren’t included at all. I spoke to some of them about it and what this means for the #ALeagueWomen. www.espn.com.au/soccer/story...

Scotland wyd

impact. Promise. Loved it.

Article here on Congolese revolutionary Patrice Lumumba and why DR Congo supporter Michel Nkuka Mboladinga - Lumumba Vea - pays tribute to him.

The 2027 Women's World Cup starts one year from today in Brazil. Get ready, folks. @emilyskeogh.bsky.social and Yash Thakur have a primer for you on ESPN:

growing up is stopping dressing like a footballer and starting to dress like a football manager

Via Tim Vickery on BBC, Messi makes more history and becomes first player to miss a penalty at 3 different men’s World Cups (2018 v Iceland, 2022 v Poland, and 2026 v Austria).

Messi history in Tejas

With Temwa Chawinga’s New extension, she is the KC Current’s first player they’re designating the HIP to. What that means for the Current and the #NWSL. #KCBaby shorturl.at/lKkY7

England prime ministers have a tenure length not unlike a Tunisia manger these days

good business, good photo shoot

waking up to the highlights of those Cape Verde goals 😭

Group G, group of life

wow. back to singles for Serena! gonna be a frenzy in SW19! massive massive news. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

when they stop checking your ID at the shop you are old 😔

World Cup fever is US Soccer polos at the gay bar