Adam Leventhal

Manchester United fans unveiled a pro-immigration banner during Sunday’s fixture against Crystal Palace in response to comments from minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

More from @lauriewhitwell.bsky.social

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Norwegian FA president Lise Klaveness about the Fifa Peace Prize, speaking at the NFF Congress y'day, with thanks to @aselliaas.bsky.social: “I was [...] in Washington, in a room full of football presidents, feeling [...]a hostage in something that is clearly wrong". 1/2

FIFA focused on ‘everybody participating’ at World Cup after U.S. attack on Iran Military action has increased tensions between the two countries ahead of this summer's tournament

FIFA says it is focusing on “everybody participating” in this summer’s World Cup in the wake of the American military attack on Iran.

From @henrybushnell.bsky.social & Phil Buckingham for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Live Updates: U.S. and Israel Conduct Strikes on Iran

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Discussed the ‘Premflix’ D2C model as counter to issues with piracy in this special documentary episode of @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod recently

Have a listen and read the latest below from @mjslater.bsky.social

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Happy 10 yrs of Gianni at FIFA, to all that celebrate (on the official anniversary).

Here’s an audio journey for you that I did for @theathleticfc.bsky.social - featuring @mjslater.bsky.social @oliverkay.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & many more.

This was the piece I mentioned last night. Well worth watching but gruesome at times.

Extraordinary brave, horrifying, graphic, vital report from BBC’s Quentin Sommerville+Darren Conway on lethal cost of #drug #wars in #Sinaloa #Mexico.
“Medieval killing in modern Mexico”.

Essential viewing IMO, to see the seriousness of the situation. Young people+families pay the highest price.

Incredible piece on BBC News at 10 from @sommervilletv.bsky.social in Mexico re the drug cartel wars. Don’t see footage or hear descriptions of how people have been killed that graphic on UK TV very often.

It is available to listen for free.

Have you listened to the podcast & analysis of the position of GI? Please do, as I think you may have judged the book by the cover. Re coverage of Mexico violence, it is a live situation and is being covered accordingly, the situation and developments in the US are also being given detailed coverage

The Most Powerful Man in World Football Podcast Episode · The Athletic FC Podcast · 13 June 2025 · 59m

The happy clapping to celebrate Gianni Infantino's 10yrs as FIFA president is in full swing, football unites the world remember.

This documentary charts his journey to become The Most Powerful Man in World Football, from 'piccolo' to flesh pressing bromancer.
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YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast Is Carrick making the 'impossible job' seem easy?

Remember Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s “UK has been colonised by immigrants” comments that caused a storm?

Got round to discussing that and the fall out inside & outside of #MUFC with @adamcrafton.bsky.social & @mjcritchley.bsky.social as part of this.

📺 @theathleticfc.bsky.social

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Is Carrick making the 'impossible job' seem easy? The Michael Carrick era at Manchester United has got off to a flying start.So how has he done it?And what would it take for him to get the job permanently?Host: Adam LeventhalGuests: Mark Critchley...

New pod - focusing on Manchester United.

Carrick’s quiet impact, transfer market success, Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s vibe disrupting noise & can the club get it right in the future.

Joined by @mjcritchley.bsky.social & @adamcrafton.bsky.social in NYC

🎧 @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Like the sound of this, thank you - always open to ideas.

Cheers Pete, indeed. Let’s see how it goes.

On Monday, one senior official told The Athletic that FIFA had been worried by the chaotic scenes in Mexico and warned that the World Cup playoff games may become vulnerable to relocation if it cannot be swiftly satisfied that all participants and stakeholders will be safe.

Not bias no but if you’re talking about the Gabriel/RKM incident, we touched on it yes.

YouTube video by The Athletic FC Podcast Can Arsenal embrace the pressure?

For Arsenal fans after the NLD & Spurs fans too, if you are ready to engage yet.

With @jaydmharris.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & Art De Roche & some super computer stuff.
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Can Arsenal embrace the pressure? For the second time this season Arsenal saw off rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the north London derby.But having dropped points against Brentford and Wolves what does a win at the Tottenham Hotspu...

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The Athletic FC Podcast: Can Arsenal embrace the pressure? For the second time this season Arsenal saw off rivals Tottenham Hotspur 4-1 in the north London derby.But having dropped points against Brentford and Wolves what does a win at the Tottenham Hotspu...

And here it is… new pod for @theathleticfc.bsky.social pulling on the various threads - inc brain farts, Eze, Gyokeres and Dr Tottenham - after the NLD.

With @adamcrafton.bsky.social @jaydmharris.bsky.social & Art De Roche.

🎧 Have a listen here 👇

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🎧 @theathleticfc.bsky.social pod incoming soon on the NLD aftermath with Art De Roche, @jaydmharris.bsky.social @adamcrafton.bsky.social & me 👍

The FBI Director, everyone. You paid for it.

Unrest in 2026 World Cup host city Guadalajara after Mexico kills drug lord ‘El Mencho’ The governor’s office told The Athletic it had not received any communications from FIFA “that should concern us".

There was unrest in Guadalajara, a 2026 World Cup host city, on Sunday after an operation meant to capture drug lord Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes resulted in his death.

Full story from @felipecardenas.bsky.social ⬇️

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Spurs players look like they’re in denial about the situation they are in. Always worrying when some players appear to look like they’re above the indignity of a scrap & it’s weird that they would think that when they were circling the drain in a soggy paper boat last season too.

German soccer club say proposed U.S. tour ‘does not fit our values’, citing ICE actions Werder Bremen had provisionally been planning to spend a week between Minnesota and Detroit in May, playing two friendly matches.

German club Werder Bremen decide against a summer tour to U.S because right now it ‘does not fit our values’, citing ICE actions. The story from @sebsb.bsky.social & @colinmillar.bsky.social is really interesting and so are the comments.

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‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks Karen Newton was in America on the trip of a lifetime when she was shackled, transported and held for weeks on end. With tourism to the US under increasing strain, she says, ‘If it can happen to me, it can happen to anyone’

‘Don’t go to the US – not with Trump in charge’: the UK tourist with a valid visa detained by ICE for six weeks

Life imitating art.

Andrew this week by Reuters photographer Phil Noble v Michael Sheen’s portrayal in 2024 drama ‘A Very Royal Scandal’ (Andrew in back of car said to be avoiding being served papers).

Alysa Liu, bursting with joy, wins first U.S. Olympic women’s figure skating gold in 24 years Liu won gold with a rousing routine to "MacArthur Park" by Donna Summer. Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai, both of Japan, won silver and bronze.

Loved watching this last night, the coolest skater in the arena - great performance. Here’s the analysis, insight & back story you need from @theathletic.com’s Marcus Thompson.
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