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Ratcliffe should learn about his own club before spouting his nonsense Ratcliffe’s clumsily ill-advised comments on immigration were plainly anti-football and reignites the argument that clubs be owned by supporters, not private or state interests, writes Miguel Delaney

Ratcliffe's comments were anti-football

The game has many problems, but one of its virtues is inclusivity, and multiple examples show this

Its mass platform can also expose the poverty of thinking from billionaires who decide they like its popularity

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If the FAI won’t boycott then I hope the players will. Also curious to see if RTE or other broadcasters will show it; RTE considered Israel’s participation in Eurovision “unconscionable” after all. #FAI #NationsLeague #COYBIG

FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.

Piece on some of the questions and conundrums now facing the FAI following the Israel draw
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To my mind, this is exactly the right take. AI has a number of useful applications but is being vastly oversold in order to make venture capitalists and AI company executives and investors richer. We saw it with bitcoin, NFTs and the blockchain and we are seeing it again but on an even larger scale.

Jim Ratcliffe owns a football team full of foreigners. I wonder if he would also say Manchester United has been “colonised”? What do they make of his comments?

Analysis: Ten years young for the Social Democrats — is it becoming a viable alternative for some SF voters? jrnl.ie/6950291

After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni It’s chilling to watch as Trump and Netanyahu adopt the methods of regimes their countries once condemned, says war correspondent and author Janine di Giovanni

After years spent documenting state terror, I know it when I see it. And I see it now in the US and Israel | Janine di Giovanni

Social Democrats are on an upward curve, but are they ready to land in government? The party’s national conference in Cork underlines its ambitions and its appeal among younger voters

Social Democrats are on an upward curve, but are they ready to land in government?

A very eye-opening follow-up: the account owner openly admits they were posting hateful content simply to develop, and monetise, a big TikTok account bsky.app/profile/jim....

Mason Melia will remain at Tottenham beyond deadline day! 🔒

Spurs have decided against sending the 18-year-old striker out on loan and plan to integrate him into first-team training! 🏋️

He is recovering from a minor back issue after signing from St. Pats! 🎙️

Libero has become one of my must-listen podcasts since I discovered it a few months ago.

Someone might want to tell Pep who owns Man City. He'd doubtless be shocked to learn what they've done, perhaps even resign.
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The #NoMouse Challenge is a global effort to raise awareness about accessible web design. Try using your website without a mouse. Use the keyboard instead. Is it possible to access all features and operate all buttons, sliders, and other controls?

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Tottenham considering Thomas Frank’s future as fans turn on manager after defeat Spurs fans chanted ‘You’re getting sacked in the morning’ at manager Thomas Frank after defeat by relegation-threatened West Ham

Figures on Spurs board still want to give Frank the Dortmund game, but there is obviously debate after the most toxic day yet

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Embarrassing and disgraceful that our government is endorsing and welcoming Trump's colonial 'plan' for Gaza. No mention of Israel not to mind its genocidal crimes. Also completely absent is justice, accountability, self-determination. We support the Palestinian struggle for freedom #FreePalestine

@stevemenary.bsky.social is a must-follow for anyone interested in how MCO works, whom it involves and how it is re-shaping the football world.

Neocons wanted violent regime change in Venezuela. Trump is giving them that.

Neocons wanted violent regime change in Iran. Trump is giving them that.

Neocons wanted blind support for Israel. Trump is given them that.

Tell me again how Trump is different to the neocons?

Libero: Libero 084 | The Things That Will Definitely Happen In Football This Year It's the first Libero of 2026 and here to pick up the pieces of the festive period are Tariq Panja, Jack Pitt-Brooke, Rory Smith and Jonathan Wilson. In a World Cup year the panel make some bold, a...

New Libero

What’s going to happen in 2026?

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Ken Early: I’m always having a pop at Arteta for being so repressed. Maybe I should listen to my own advice After a year of complaining, it was nice to be reminded how football could be fun when Ireland beat Portugal and Hungary

Ken Early: I’m always having a pop at Arteta for being so repressed. Maybe I should listen to my own advice

Artwork for the Game Is About Glory podcast

New episode out now

This week we chat about our win away at Palace, Matt Wells move to Colorado Rapids and the latest Madders video

Get it in your ears 👇
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#COYS #Spurs #THFC

This thread. All of it.

Israel's security cabinet approves 19 new settlements in occupied West Bank The expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank – which are illegal under international law – had reached its highest level since at least 2017.

Israel's security cabinet has approved the establishment of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move the country's far-right finance minister said was aimed at preventing the establishment of a Palestinian state.
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This is the worst thing that’s ever been on television.

Why did they stop? Why can’t they just do the draw? 😢 We’re an hour in here!

This is hideous beyond belief

How much more of this cringey shite before they actually do the draw? #FIFA #WorldCup #Draw

Here’s my review of the iPhone Air after three weeks using it full time. #Apple #iPhone #iPhoneAir #Accessibility #Tech #Technology https://www.applevis.com/blog/iphone-air-review-one-steve-jobs-would-have-liked

This is exactly what you guys were talking about on Libero this week. There’s nothing like it! ☘️

Troy Parrott's 96th-minute winner keeps Ireland's World Cup hopes alive!

The 23-year-old's hat-trick earns his country victory and a spot in the play-offs, breaking Hungarian hearts in the process.

Remarkable scenes in Budapest.

Holy shit! What a game, what a week! Troy Parrott you absolute hero! ☘️☘️☘️🇮🇪💚