So FIFA introduce a new seeding system with 4 “top” seeds and they all make it to the Semi Finals…. That’s fortunate I guess

If nothing else a SUI v NOR semi final would really annoy the FIFA suits who set up the seeding system..

As an Arsenal fan I'm not sure I needed another reason to dislike Kane but this is next level. www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...

AUSTRALIA. ANTHROPOGENIC CLIMATE CHANGE. www.lyrebirddreaming.com/post/the-gra...

Dan Burn to bring out his inner Merino to score winner v Norway

It is a World Cup for superstars. Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Bellingham, Mikel Merino.

As is often the case in tournaments I do think France v Spain is probably the Final we don’t get to see.

Merino next season - like a new signing😂 @arseblog.com

@maxrushden.bsky.social Spain did just enough?

Told ya. Merino time

Remember we got accused of trying to score the perfect goal. Well Spain over the last few years have made an art form of it (and have been pretty good it’s fair to say) - the number of times they don’t shoot or cross first time is infuriating

I think it’s Merino time

Lukaku hasn’t missed an absolute sitter this WC yet

Sub GK heroics or massive mistake?

Next time I’m in the UK I think I need to go to a League 2 or non league game with no music, no hydration breaks, no VAR etc just to rediscover proper football after this World Cup

Has Michael Oliver done something sensible and said let’s have the ad break whilst Courtois is injured. I’m dumbstruck by the good decision making

Fair to say this Belgian manager makes some bold decisions

Moving Trossars to the right has completely negated him. I know Doku is a good player but Trossard has been Belgians best player this tournament

I hated seeing Kroenke's bringing the PL trophy out at Selhurst Park. I would be absolutely livid if I was a Hurricanes fan after this.

Pretty sure Raya would have saved that

I know the heat can do weird things to you but on a bike ride in Basel this week I passed a man who was shirtless and soaking up the sun while at the same time masturbating by the bike path…

Many in the power game still think nuclear is an option going forward despite the fact renewables are far cheaper and so much safer and…. Now the climate change heat is causing the power stations to be closed down because the water is too warm to cool them

So if we don’t allow Athletes to bet on games that they have the ability to influence… Why do we allow Congress to invest in companies they regulate?

In my 3 years in AZ I fell in love with baseball so hope some of the fans during this World Cup have loved it too - even if more for the party they bring than the game itself! www.theguardian.com/football/202...

Intergalactic space warrior??

You’re not the only one to mistake TiKTok Max 😂 @maxrushden.bsky.social

I’m not sure I can remember the Tour being over in week 1 before(even if we might have thought it was all over before it started). I mean things could happen but realistically Pogacar has done it already…

Le Pen has probably sent her a letter of endorsement

There’s a bit of “no World Cup today” sports news. Another WC (wild card) Brit getting to the Semi Final at Wimbledon in straight sets!

Is there only one Count Binface or is it a Franchise?

So NATO European leaders won’t mention the World Cup. Shame all going full kit wankers in Belgian Strip doing the silly old codgers dodgy dance would have made a great video

Jesus F christ - what a ridiculous state of affairs in the never ending state of insanity that is POTUS www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

I’m not entirely convinced FIFA are bending everything to keep Messi in the WC but at least they decided even they couldn’t really do anything about Ronaldo now..

There’s no WC action tonight so for you viewing pleasure you can seek out these games 😂

Don’t forget it’s CL Qualifying rounds tonight!!

Nigel Farage vs "the establishment" He went to private school, worked as a stockbroker, has been a professional politician for 31 years, has his own TV show, is a brand ambassador for gold, is mates with POTUS, accepted a secret £5m gift, and owns five houses bought outright with cash What a rebel

This is a wonderful simile.

The IOC is not giving up the title of world’s most corrupt sporting organization to FIFA without a fight

“World champions of what?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣 — Noah Lyles American track and field athlete I came across this video and I can’t stop laughing. He ain’t wrong though.

@sidlowe.bsky.social and a lovely piece on Mikel Merino www.theguardian.com/football/202...

That fits into the category of “such a good goal it can’t be disallowed”

It’s getting chalked off isn’t it

Wow

“'Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,' Mbappé wrote." #WorldCup apnews.com/article/mbap...

I’m not particularly against Argentina, Messi is amazing etc but then I look at the other annoying twats in the team and so come on Egypt…

Ah Arsene and Mohamed having a laugh

If only he could take pens well

Belgian team celebrating their win in the locker room.

Imagine writing about sport without having any sense of what makes sport precious. www.nytimes.com/athletic/742...

Isn't the Orange One going to a NATO meeting this week - please tell me its at the HQ in Brussels...