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Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud Co-founder of Singapore-based Terraform Labs given more jail time by US judge than prosecutors sought

Important to understand that a significant contributor to these huge losses was an excitable and wilfully under-informed media who genuinely talked up the idea that crypto was a transformational technology that could make everyone rich.
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Global coalition urges FIFA to act on mounting human rights risks ahead of 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia A coalition of 15 rights NGOs, trade unions, fan groups, and organisations representing migrant workers has issued an urgent warning over the escalating human rights risks linked to the 2034 FIFA Worl...

A year after FIFA awarded Saudi Arabia the 2034 World Cup, serious risks remain unaddressed and grave abuses persist.

ALQST and partner groups call on FIFA to take urgent action and make hosting rights conditional on meaningful human rights reforms.

www.alqst.org/en/post/glob...

Excellent work.

It makes my blood boil when you read this: “FIFA is also working closely with the UNODC [United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime] to eliminate criminality in football.”

Yet CAF still proudly advertise 1xBet as an Official Global Partner.

‘Going to the World Cup’ used to be something ordinary people did. Not with these ticket prices The World Cup is about so much more than just the football. FIFA's pricing structure for next summer's tournament ignores that

“Going to the World Cup” used to be something normal people did.

Not with these ticket prices.

@theathleticfc.bsky.social

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Is Xabi Alonso’s time up at Real Madrid? – Football Weekly Extra Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Mark Langdon, Philippe Auclair and Sid Lowe as Manchester City’s win at Real Madrid piles the pressure on Xabi Alonso

Producer @grovejoel.bsky.social advises me to advise you that the new @footballweekly.bsky.social podcast has landed, with @maxrushden.bsky.social, @barryglendenning.bsky.social, Mark Langdon and myself, with added @sidlowe.bsky.social in the football paella. www.theguardian.com/football/aud...

It’s been two weeks since ICE took Yuanxin Zheng from his father. He is six years old. He’s still not home. This has to end.

For much much more on the profiteers behind Britain's catastrophic pandemic failure, check out 'VIP Lane' by @russellscott1.bsky.social

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FIFA Peace Prize to Trump

Trump calling Infantino “my boy”

Infantino invited to The White House more times than any world leader

FIFA HQ in NY is in Trump Tower

Infantino calling Eric Trump his “dear friend”

Ivanka Trump on board of FIFA charity

What needs to change?

New Substack long read ⤵️

As Trump and Infantino work the red carpet, bragging about setting records for ticket prices.
(video below)

Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.

An important thread.

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Gianni Infantino - "The Emperor of Football" As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?

As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?

Our latest substack long read.

Read | Share | Comment

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US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 20...

@hrw.org has documented the case of a man who was arrested at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, which he had been attending with his young sons, and deported. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...

www.nytimes.com/athletic/683... UEFA held meetings with pro-Palestinian campaign over possible Israel suspension after ceasefire

1/2 Policing Minister, West Midlands Police and PCC questioned on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban by the Home Affairs Committee.

So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.

A farce.

EXCLUSIVE: Cameroon legend Eto'o facing US probe for fraud after 'stealing' $600k The three-times Champions League winner and all-time top scorer in the history of AFCON has a troubling history as a football administrator, and faces new allegations

Samuel Eto'o won reelection as president of Cameroon's FA.

Here is a reminder of why he should be nowhere near that position - or any position in football.

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🚨No other country in the world set up an unlawful VIP lane to buy PPE during the pandemic.

£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.

1million pallets of PPE incinerated.

🎥Watch the film here ⤵️

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FC Barcelona’s tie-up with Samoa-based crypto start-up sparks backlash Heavily indebted club faces accusations of desperation over sponsorship deal with little-known firm Zero-Knowledge Proof

Absolutely unbelievable story of negligence and greed, with Barca signing a deal with a crypto firm that, while it may not be a fraud, it is so opaque that there's no way for fans to assure themselves that it's not.
www.ft.com/content/9fb4...

FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the ...

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Opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches does not mask the fact FIFA have remained silent for over 12 years on legitimate reasons to sanction Israeli football.

Blood Money.

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YouTube video by The Pitch Inspection Sanction Israeli football now. FIFA / UEFA must act. Like/Share video #football #news #worldcup

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A new low by Infantino.

FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."

Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.

A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.

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Cristiano Ronaldo clear to start World Cup after Fifa suspends two games of his ban Cristiano Ronaldo will serve the final two games of his ban only if he is guilty of a similar infringement in the next year

Just another week in Fifaland.

Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.

www.theguardian.com/football/202...

This is great work by @steffndei.bsky.social and @playthegame-org.bsky.social , the article provides a detailed account of the current state of CAF.

A must read. ⤵️

FIFA / Infantino breach of FIFA statutes example number 9,455,939…

When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?

YouTube video by beIN SPORTS Australia Gianni Infantino talks Qatar, growth, and the next chapter for football in the Middle East!

Infantino with his daily reminder of how politically neutral he and FIFA are these days, going on record during an interview with BEIN saying..

“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”

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Infantino laying the ground work for his unopposed reelection in 2027.

One member - one vote rule just enables corruption.

2/5 Infantino thanking Trump and glad to be “At Home” at the White House…

Thread.

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Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.

Thread.

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Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..

Thread.

3/5 Infantino looking very nervous as Trump & Noem talk about Venezuelan gangs…a reminder Venuzeula are a FIFA member…

Thread

FIFA President Gianni Infantino once again at the White House and once again ignoring FIFAs political neutrality rules.

Summary of video highlights below.

1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.

Thread of 5 videos.

FIFA stepping up its action against abuse / racism on social media.

Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.

I guess mates don’t count.