…and that celebration from Yoan Wissa - who just scored the equaliser for DR Congo v Portugal - is Fimbu aka ‘the whip’. Read about that and DRC fan culture here (for free) on @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

Ahead of kick off between Portugal and DR Congo read this (for free) on @theathleticfc.bsky.social all about DRC, fans, culture, inspiration and motivation. Part of our Language of Soccer series. www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

New @theathleticfc.bsky.social World Cup show is here From Spain pain to England expects, featuring: @jaydmharris.bsky.social @mjcritchley.bsky.social @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social @polballus.bsky.social @jameshorncastle.bsky.social 👀 Watch: youtu.be/FJNPUl5r3mM

Before Iran take on New Zealand later, you may want to read this on @theathleticfc.bsky.social. I spent 4 days with the team at their pre-World Cup training camp in Türkiye. It’s free to read, as is all the World Cup material via the app during the tournament. www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

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

Lunchtime (UK) b'fast (ET) listen @cdeccleshare.bsky.social & Tim Spiers with me in studio & @mjslater.bsky.social @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social @chrisbranch.bsky.social in US BIG + @david-ornstein.bsky.social w/latest transfer news Listen ⬇️ @theathleticfc.bsky.social podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...

I’m not an Englishman who’s anti-Scotland. But this is why I want Haiti to win tonight (or at the very least get to enjoy their day/tournament) “Being a Haitian in America right now is pretty frightening,” Free read on @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/722...

Latest World Cup episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod post 🇺🇸 🇨🇦 first games and pre 🇧🇷 🇲🇦 & 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇭🇹 Looking back & kicking forward with Tim Spiers and Art De Roche in London and @henrybushnell.bsky.social (LA) & Jordan Campbell (Boston) Listen here ⬇️ pod.fo/e/42fd75

We’re underway Mexico ✅ Canada & US 🤷🏻‍♂️ Latest @theathleticfc.bsky.social World Cup show here Alongside me @cerysjoneswriter.bsky.social @henrybushnell.bsky.social @joshuakloke.bsky.social Jack Lang & Art De Roche 👀 Watch ⬇️ youtu.be/XNmytTVPTt4

It’s here. @theathleticfc.bsky.social show for eyes & ears (below) @jaydmharris.bsky.social @felipecardenas.bsky.social @jacklang.bsky.social & Cerys Jones 👀 ⬇️ youtu.be/MU5nTLGSID0

Act of remembrance or political messaging? Joined BBC World News programme The Context to discuss Iran's arrival at the World Cup and — among a number of issues discussed — spoke about the #168 pin badges team wore on lapels on arrival in Mexico.

🎙️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

👀 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

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: When the Iran team landed in Mexico for the World Cup, players wore pins that read "#168." The design commemorates the number of children killed at a school on the first day of the U.S.-Iran conflict. nyti.ms/4vDgEI6

Joined World Sport on @cnn.com to talk about Iran's World Cup preparations after my reporting from their training camp in Turkiye. You can read more on that story here (free): www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

With the same sense of timing “Le Roi” 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 dish… www.nytimes.com/athletic/734...

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...

Speaking re Iran at World Cup with @bbc5live.bsky.social this morning. Iran want FIFA to step in re visa issues which is complicated further by resumption of conflict in real world. Uncertainty all the way until nation's first game against NZ to continue, and potentially throughout tournament.

Iran on their way to the WC as we speak. Spent 4 days with them as they prepared to depart in Antalya, Türkiye. Includes interviews and insight from players and staff with war & visa issues still front & centre. Gift link, free to read on @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

When war started this moment looked unlikely, but Iran have now departed for WC. Spent 4 days with in Türkiye as they prepared. Watched training, match & spoke to players & officials as visa row went into last 24hrs. Read free on @theathleticfc.bsky.social here ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/733...

News: Iran start journey to World Cup. Have departed hotel in Antalya, Türkiye onto airport for flight to Mexico. Not all execs and support staff granted onward visas to U.S. at this stage. Iran Federation calling on FIFA to support them. More to come on @theathleticfc.bsky.social

Pre World Cup assignment in Türkiye for @theathleticfc.bsky.social to check in with the Iran team before they head to Mexico. Tonight watching them play Mali in Antalya on a beautiful evening.

On today's @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod - joined by @tomwfootball.bsky.social and Art De Roche to assess the future for both Arsenal and PSG post UCL final, plus @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social talks Slot out, Iraola (as it stands) in at Liverpool. Watch here youtu.be/TNlJk-JQl6E?...

News: Iran name 26 man squad for the World Cup, play final warm-up game this week in Antalya, Turkiye before heading to (not the US) Mexico where they will now be based for the tournament pending final travel plans. Story and analysis for @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/732...

From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: "We are being made to look like fools." The South Africa national team had to delay their trip to North America for the World Cup due to what the country’s sports minister has called “embarrassing and grossly unfair” visa issues.

What @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social said when we spoke about Andoni Iraola's standing last week on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod with him now clear favourite to take over at Liverpool. Full show here: youtu.be/3pUQT1bpI_0?... youtube.com/shorts/LSN1d...

Is ex-AFCB boss Andoni Iraola the hottest managerial property on the market? (ignore Pep, he's having a breather) ...& where should he go? @jonmackenzie.bsky.social @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & I with answers on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod Watch here ⬇️ (listen below) youtu.be/3pUQT1bpI_0

Liverpool's transfer priorities from chat with @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social on @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod which also includes discussion with @jameshorncastle.bsky.social on Arne Slot's future. Watch full video here: youtu.be/00btzUdbp1Y?... youtube.com/shorts/u5bf_...

It's a Slot one today 🫠 What's happened and going to happen at Liverpool? Heavy metal football duo alongside me @jameshorncastle.bsky.social @jamespearcelfc.bsky.social 🎧 @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod Free to listen here ⬇️ (watch in 🧵) pod.fo/e/41f477

Iran due to play at WC in US but FIFA now confirm nation won’t be based in Arizona as initially planned & will set up in Tijuana, Mexico. Infantino said no plan B/C/D/E in March re talk of playing route in Mexico. Reflects flux of situation. 🎧 Doc on it here ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/2uG8...

Watch the full @theathleticfc.bsky.social show here with Roshane, @mjslater.bsky.social, @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & me here. ▶️ www.youtube.com/watch?v=rS3O...

Irons going down & Spurs staying up Bank holiday Monday @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod alongside @mjslater.bsky.social @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social & Roshane Thomas (in his garden, sat in paddle pool of tears) Cost, firesales & dodging bullets Listen for free here ⬇️ podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...

Hosting our end of season awards with our PL, WSL & Euro gongs up for grabs right here, right now. Alongside @meganferinga.bsky.social @oilysailor.bsky.social & Tim Spiers. 📺 @theathleticfc.bsky.social youtu.be/nXmTQa6E9vw

Read full story for free here: www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

This morning on Halford and Brough w/ Mike Halford & @sadclubcommish.bsky.social 6:30 @adamleventhal.bsky.social 7:00 Adnan Virk 7:30 @shaynagoldman.bsky.social 8:00 @thomasdrance.bsky.social 8:30 #WWL 🎧 sprtsnt.ca/3TQMxKh 📺 watch.sportsnet.ca

New: DR Congo cancel pre-WC camp in Kinshasa due to Ebola outbreak & now meet in Belgium. Spokesperson tells The Athletic no players have returned to nation. U.S says no access if been to DRC in last 21 days. FIFA monitoring. Free read ⬇️ @theathleticfc.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/athletic/729...

“It’s legal. A service. I help people get tickets. I’ve never held a gun to anyone’s head.” Inside world of U.S. secondary ticket brokers - they don’t call themselves tout/scalper - & how they execute their World Cup plans. Free read for @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

New: 3 U.S. secondary ticket brokers speak (anon) re inner workings of WC operations inc no. of tickets still available, millions of dollars made, discount spreadsheet circulated, WhatsApp groups, FIFA pricing & tips for fans. Free read @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

New: 1 of the 3 U.S. ticket brokers I spoke to revealed details of spreadsheet offering discounted World Cup tickets to secondary market. Also, he's heard 500k-1.2m tickets still unsold (FIFA strongly refute, saying 100% of inventory released has gone) Free read ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

New: 3 U.S. secondary ticket brokers speak (anon) re inner workings of WC operations inc no. of tickets still available, millions of dollars made, discount spreadsheet circulated, WhatsApp groups, FIFA pricing & tips for fans. Free read @theathleticfc.bsky.social ⬇️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/727...

With one month to go until the World Cup, speaking to the BBC this morning about the audio documentary 'The World Cup & War' (which you can listen to free here: podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...) and recent developments re Iran's participation in the tournament.

1/3 🧵 Discussing 'The World Cup & War' from @theathleticfc.bsky.social with @maxrushden.bsky.social & Charlie Baker on @talksport.com earlier today. 🎧 If you've not listened to the full audio doc yet, it's here: pod.fo/e/40c5b2 ...or wherever you get your podcasts.

Do listen to this very timely podcast

"We've never had a situation where a World Cup host has effectively declared war on one of the participating nations so close to a tournament." - @kristianulrichsen.bsky.social in The World Cup and War - new documentary episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast. Listen here ⬇️ pod.fo/e/40c5b2

“The attacks by U.S. (…) should put it in the position where its hosting is in jeopardy” - Craig Foster, ex-Australia international & human rights advocate …in The World Cup & War - special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast. Listen free here ⬇️ open.spotify.com/episode/2uG8...

🎧 Beyond US/Iran/Middle East conflict new special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast features focus on DR Congo and Haiti & includes interviews with PFA CEO Maheta Molango and Wolves Jean-Ricner Bellegarde on respective issues facing those nations. Listen ➡️ podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...

🎧 The World Cup & War Special episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast Out today - link here to listen for free podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...

🎧 The World Cup & War The Athletic FC special pod ep. Analysis/interviews on complexities of US/Iran conflict & wider regional crisis on WC, FIFA stance + ranging issues of other war impacted participants Haiti & DR Congo @theathleticfc.bsky.social Listen free now ⬇️ podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...

🎧 The World Cup & War The Athletic FC special pod ep. Analysis/interviews on complexities of US/Iran conflict & wider regional crisis on WC, FIFA stance + ranging issues of other war impacted participants Haiti & DR Congo @theathleticfc.bsky.social Listen free now ⬇️ podfollow.com/athletic-fc-...