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Parafox

Parafox

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>World Cup 2026: Is Balogun the scandal that could bring down Infantino? - BBC Sport

 

I've just read this article on the BBC website.

 

Maybe I was a bit of an ostrich because I didn't really believe the conspiracy theorists insisting there's corruption in the game.

 

I think I was doubtful because of those that say the FA want us as a club to fail, for whatever reason and I still don't believe that to be the case.

 

However, on the world stage at this level of competition with the vast sums to be made and the interference by Trump which goes against the rules of FIFA itself, and that Infantile went along with it, I mean how much more evidence of corruption could there be?

 

 

 

 

 

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shen

shen

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No chance the Balogun case will have any bearing on Infantino being re-elected. He'll be here for another decade, for sure.

 

When you look at all the other brazenly corrupt things FiFA do, it's not an overturned suspension that will tip the scales. CR7 got similar treatment prior to the tournament and look how little noise that made.

 

Basically UEFA are happy to have their members well-represented and they don't want to pass up the chance for more exposure to European players in the US for example.

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davieG

davieG

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5 hours ago, Parafox said:

I think I was doubtful because of those that say the FA want us as a club to fail, for whatever reason and I still don't believe that to be the case.

Surely more likely the PL want us to fail - we don't want another Leicester

 

The PL general out does the rest of Europe with their big 6 world wide following so need them to be in the Champions League.

Raj

Raj

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19 hours ago, Parafox said:

>World Cup 2026: Is Balogun the scandal that could bring down Infantino? - BBC Sport

 

I've just read this article on the BBC website.

 

Maybe I was a bit of an ostrich because I didn't really believe the conspiracy theorists insisting there's corruption in the game.

 

I think I was doubtful because of those that say the FA want us as a club to fail, for whatever reason and I still don't believe that to be the case.

 

However, on the world stage at this level of competition with the vast sums to be made and the interference by Trump which goes against the rules of FIFA itself, and that Infantile went along with it, I mean how much more evidence of corruption could there be?

 

 

 

 

 

Hes untouchable.

The creation is like a mafia boss.

He gives money to the federations in receipt of their loyalty.

 

He deserves hell.

MC Prussian

MC Prussian

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19 hours ago, Parafox said:

>World Cup 2026: Is Balogun the scandal that could bring down Infantino? - BBC Sport

 

I've just read this article on the BBC website.

 

Maybe I was a bit of an ostrich because I didn't really believe the conspiracy theorists insisting there's corruption in the game.

 

I think I was doubtful because of those that say the FA want us as a club to fail, for whatever reason and I still don't believe that to be the case.

 

However, on the world stage at this level of competition with the vast sums to be made and the interference by Trump which goes against the rules of FIFA itself, and that Infantile went along with it, I mean how much more evidence of corruption could there be?

Infantino was the only candidate to succeed Blatter. I haven‘t heard of any other (strong) candidates or contenders for the job as of late.

Super_horns

Super_horns

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Given the game coming up on Wednesday a name that will be associated with previous infamous England Argentina moments.


And that 1966 incident lead to the red and yellow cards we see today .


https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49336785/argentine-antonio-rattin-inspired-red-yellow-cards-dies-89

 

Apparently this  is the first World Cup ever that neither Brazil or Germany have made the quarters at least.

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Foxdiamond

Foxdiamond

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5 hours ago, Super_horns said:

Given the game coming up on Wednesday a name that will be associated with previous infamous England Argentina moments.


And that 1966 incident lead to the red and yellow cards we see today .


https://www.espn.co.uk/football/story/_/id/49336785/argentine-antonio-rattin-inspired-red-yellow-cards-dies-89

 

Apparently this  is the first World Cup ever that neither Brazil or Germany have made the quarters at least.

What strikes me about teams like Argentina is that they are always capable of outstanding football but resort to a level of the dark arts if things are not going their way unmatched by most.

davieG

davieG

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Norway's amazing journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak after they lost 2-1 to England in extra time. It was a sad night for Erling Haaland and his teammates, who had hoped to make even more history after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.
But after the final whistle, Haaland showed why he is admired by so many people around the world.
Instead of leaving the pitch with his head down, the Norwegian captain walked over to Jude Bellingham. The two were teammates at Borussia Dortmund before becoming stars for their countries. On this night, Bellingham had scored both of England's goals to knock Norway out of the tournament.
Even though Bellingham had ended Norway's World Cup dream, Haaland greeted him with a warm hug. It was a touching moment that showed football is about more than winning and losing. It is also about friendship, respect, and appreciating the people you share the game with.
Haaland had every reason to be disappointed. He had scored seven goals in his first five matches and helped Norway enjoy the greatest World Cup campaign in the country's history. He gave everything for his team until he was substituted late in extra time because of fatigue.
After the match, Haaland chose to remember the journey instead of only the result.
"This has been an insane journey," he said. "These are memories for life."
His words and actions showed the true spirit of sport. Norway may not have reached the semifinals, but Haaland left the tournament with his head held high, earning even more respect from football fans around the world.
 
May be an image of American football, football and text that says "$ ออิ BELL BELL LA 휴 When Norway's World Cup dream CATE to an end, Erling Haaland didn't walk away. Instead, he found Jude Bellingham, the former teammate whose two goals broke Norway' S hearts, and hugged him before leaving the field."
 
 
Underneath all the hype, arguments and money making the true spirit of the game enjoy winning be humble in defeat.
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whoareyaaa

whoareyaaa

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I can imagine the Argentina game will be similar to the Mexico game although the ref didn't get much wrong that night but it will have that feel and Argentina will jump around and cry about every descsion, it's not going to be an easy watch imo.

Miquel The Work Geordie

Miquel The Work Geordie

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1 hour ago, davieG said:
Norway's amazing journey at the 2026 FIFA World Cup ended in heartbreak after they lost 2-1 to England in extra time. It was a sad night for Erling Haaland and his teammates, who had hoped to make even more history after reaching the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time.
But after the final whistle, Haaland showed why he is admired by so many people around the world.
Instead of leaving the pitch with his head down, the Norwegian captain walked over to Jude Bellingham. The two were teammates at Borussia Dortmund before becoming stars for their countries. On this night, Bellingham had scored both of England's goals to knock Norway out of the tournament.
Even though Bellingham had ended Norway's World Cup dream, Haaland greeted him with a warm hug. It was a touching moment that showed football is about more than winning and losing. It is also about friendship, respect, and appreciating the people you share the game with.
Haaland had every reason to be disappointed. He had scored seven goals in his first five matches and helped Norway enjoy the greatest World Cup campaign in the country's history. He gave everything for his team until he was substituted late in extra time because of fatigue.
After the match, Haaland chose to remember the journey instead of only the result.
"This has been an insane journey," he said. "These are memories for life."
His words and actions showed the true spirit of sport. Norway may not have reached the semifinals, but Haaland left the tournament with his head held high, earning even more respect from football fans around the world.
 
May be an image of American football, football and text that says "$ ออิ BELL BELL LA 휴 When Norway's World Cup dream CATE to an end, Erling Haaland didn't walk away. Instead, he found Jude Bellingham, the former teammate whose two goals broke Norway' S hearts, and hugged him before leaving the field."
 
 
Underneath all the hype, arguments and money making the true spirit of the game enjoy winning be humble in defeat.

 

This may well have happened but this image and caption is completely AI. The numbering on the kits isn't the correct font and in Haaland's case is a different number entirely (5) rather than the one he wears (9).

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whoareyaaa

whoareyaaa

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43 minutes ago, Miquel The Work Geordie said:

 

This may well have happened but this image and caption is completely AI. The numbering on the kits isn't the correct font and in Haaland's case is a different number entirely (5) rather than the one he wears (9).

The story is wrong as well Jude went over to Haaland.

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bovril

bovril

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5 minutes ago, Muzzy_no7 said:

Discussions over expanding the WC to 64 teams.

 

F***ing hell.

 

Pray the Euros doesn’t go the same way.

Pretty sure the European championships are not going to include 64 teams. 

Corky

Corky

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Just now, bovril said:

Pretty sure the European championships are not going to include 64 teams. 

Kicking the likes of Isle of Man and Lerwick again.

bovril

bovril

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1 minute ago, FoxTimmy2 said:

Jersey, Guernsey, Isle of Man. It's doable.

Invite Australia like Eurovision. Split Germany in two again, which is probably a good idea anyway. Independent Sicily, Corsica, Catalonia, Basque Country, Chechnya, Brittany, Flanders. Throw in some random English counties, llet's say Lincolnshire. 

 

Scotland still miss out on the kockout phase on goal difference. 

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Corky

Corky

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1 minute ago, bovril said:

Invite Australia like Eurovision. Split Germany in two again, which is probably a good idea anyway. Independent Sicily, Corsica, Catalonia, Basque Country, Chechnya, Brittany, Flanders. Throw in some random English counties, llet's say Lincolnshire. 

 

Scotland still miss out on the kockout phase on goal difference. 

You just know that The People's Republic of Merseyside would enter.

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