Adam Crafton
@adamcrafton.bsky.social
✍️ I am a journalist at The Athletic
🏆 British Sports Writer of the Year
🇺🇸 Recently relocated to NYC
🏆 British Sports Writer of the Year
🇺🇸 Recently relocated to NYC
NEW:
Host cities for World Cup received a proposal recently during call with White House FIFA task force….
Huge “Freedom” trailer trucks with US flags at FIFA fan fests to align World Cup with Trump’s 250th celebrations of USA to promote American patriotism
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Host cities for World Cup received a proposal recently during call with White House FIFA task force….
Huge “Freedom” trailer trucks with US flags at FIFA fan fests to align World Cup with Trump’s 250th celebrations of USA to promote American patriotism
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
World Cup Fan Fests may feature ‘Freedom’ trucks celebrating U.S.’s 250th anniversary
A White House task force has facilitated a proposal to have trucks serve as patriotic mobile museums this summer
www.nytimes.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:50 PM
NEW:
Host cities for World Cup received a proposal recently during call with White House FIFA task force….
Huge “Freedom” trailer trucks with US flags at FIFA fan fests to align World Cup with Trump’s 250th celebrations of USA to promote American patriotism
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
Host cities for World Cup received a proposal recently during call with White House FIFA task force….
Huge “Freedom” trailer trucks with US flags at FIFA fan fests to align World Cup with Trump’s 250th celebrations of USA to promote American patriotism
www.nytimes.com/athletic/691...
NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social
The 2026 FIFA World Cup host committee in San Francisco Bay Area is considering a vastly reduced Fan Fest, which may even see no Fan Fest on game day, after being allocated games short of leading nations or marketable star names.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup host committee in San Francisco Bay Area is considering a vastly reduced Fan Fest, which may even see no Fan Fest on game day, after being allocated games short of leading nations or marketable star names.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
World Cup fan fests in Bay Area to be reduced after region’s lackluster draw
A slate lacking marquee stars and commercial appeal may change how the Bay Area handles its piece of the World Cup
www.nytimes.com
December 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social
The 2026 FIFA World Cup host committee in San Francisco Bay Area is considering a vastly reduced Fan Fest, which may even see no Fan Fest on game day, after being allocated games short of leading nations or marketable star names.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
The 2026 FIFA World Cup host committee in San Francisco Bay Area is considering a vastly reduced Fan Fest, which may even see no Fan Fest on game day, after being allocated games short of leading nations or marketable star names.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/690...
New @theathleticfc.bsky.social
New travel bans by Trump administration threaten to exclude fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast from World Cup next summer, with each team having two games in the U.S.
Up to four qualified nations impacted now along with Haiti & Iran.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
New travel bans by Trump administration threaten to exclude fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast from World Cup next summer, with each team having two games in the U.S.
Up to four qualified nations impacted now along with Haiti & Iran.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
New Trump travel ban could exclude fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast from World Cup
Senegal and Ivory Coast are both scheduled to play two of their group games in the U.S. and one in Toronto, Canada.
www.nytimes.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:31 PM
New @theathleticfc.bsky.social
New travel bans by Trump administration threaten to exclude fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast from World Cup next summer, with each team having two games in the U.S.
Up to four qualified nations impacted now along with Haiti & Iran.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
New travel bans by Trump administration threaten to exclude fans of Senegal and Ivory Coast from World Cup next summer, with each team having two games in the U.S.
Up to four qualified nations impacted now along with Haiti & Iran.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/689...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
🎙️🚨 Two emojis as it’s a NEW pod! Well, it’s a new idea for a regular episode of our main pod in which me & @adamcrafton.bsky.social chat about World Cup matters. Will we have this much to discuss every week? 🤷 But pre-WC stories seem subject to rampant inflation, too.
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The Athletic FC Podcast: Are FIFA exploiting fans with World Cup ticket prices?
Welcome to The Insiders, The Athletic FC’s new show digging into the off-pitch forces shaping the 2026 World Cup. Matt Slater and Adam Crafton unpack a World Cup draw that went from the surreal t...
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December 13, 2025 at 2:35 PM
🎙️🚨 Two emojis as it’s a NEW pod! Well, it’s a new idea for a regular episode of our main pod in which me & @adamcrafton.bsky.social chat about World Cup matters. Will we have this much to discuss every week? 🤷 But pre-WC stories seem subject to rampant inflation, too.
pod.fo/e/365b0a
pod.fo/e/365b0a
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Column:
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices could ruin hopes of growing soccer in the U.S.
Even the least expensive tickets for next summer's World Cup will be unaffordable for the majority of Americans
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Column:
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Column:
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices could ruin hopes of growing soccer in the U.S.
Even the least expensive tickets for next summer's World Cup will be unaffordable for the majority of Americans
www.nytimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Column:
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
FIFA’s pricing strategy for World Cup is not only terrible for foreigners who want to travel, it also treats U.S. sports fans as FIFA’s personal ATM and excludes many domestically from a sport which is still in a growth phrase in the U.S.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Story: @theathletic.com
Grand Slam Track files bankruptcy: $0-$50,000 in assets, $10m-50m in liabilities.
Vendors & athletes owed millions.
Michael Johnson’s GST bafflingly still say it wants to continue.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Grand Slam Track files bankruptcy: $0-$50,000 in assets, $10m-50m in liabilities.
Vendors & athletes owed millions.
Michael Johnson’s GST bafflingly still say it wants to continue.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Grand Slam Track files for bankruptcy, vendors face huge losses
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Story: @theathletic.com
Grand Slam Track files bankruptcy: $0-$50,000 in assets, $10m-50m in liabilities.
Vendors & athletes owed millions.
Michael Johnson’s GST bafflingly still say it wants to continue.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Grand Slam Track files bankruptcy: $0-$50,000 in assets, $10m-50m in liabilities.
Vendors & athletes owed millions.
Michael Johnson’s GST bafflingly still say it wants to continue.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Interview with Andrew Giuliani, director of White House fifa task force.
🏆 He says Peace Prize idea was all FIFA, not White House
🏟️ Says nothing ruled out amid Trump threat to relocate games
👮♂️ ICE at WC? Says reassurance only for those “legally” in US
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
🏆 He says Peace Prize idea was all FIFA, not White House
🏟️ Says nothing ruled out amid Trump threat to relocate games
👮♂️ ICE at WC? Says reassurance only for those “legally” in US
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Andrew Giuliani interview: Trump’s Peace Prize, travel bans and World Cup security
The World Cup task force's CEO speaks to The Athletic about Trump's domestic policy, moving World Cup games and immigration concerns.
www.nytimes.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Interview with Andrew Giuliani, director of White House fifa task force.
🏆 He says Peace Prize idea was all FIFA, not White House
🏟️ Says nothing ruled out amid Trump threat to relocate games
👮♂️ ICE at WC? Says reassurance only for those “legally” in US
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
🏆 He says Peace Prize idea was all FIFA, not White House
🏟️ Says nothing ruled out amid Trump threat to relocate games
👮♂️ ICE at WC? Says reassurance only for those “legally” in US
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
NEW:
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
December 10, 2025 at 6:23 AM
NEW:
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
Hotels across US, Canada & Mexico hiked prices during the FIFA World Cup in 2026, with an analysis by The Athletic revealing average increase of over 300 per cent per night around opening matches in the 16 host cities.
Report: nytimes.com/athletic/68757…
NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
The LGBTQ+ pride flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is to be relocated away from usual space close to visiting fans for Champions League tie against Slavia Prague following a request from the Czech club on "security grounds."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The LGBTQ+ pride flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is to be relocated away from usual space close to visiting fans for Champions League tie against Slavia Prague following a request from the Czech club on "security grounds."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Spurs LGBTQ+ flag relocated after Slavia Prague request
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 4:30 PM
NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
The LGBTQ+ pride flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is to be relocated away from usual space close to visiting fans for Champions League tie against Slavia Prague following a request from the Czech club on "security grounds."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
The LGBTQ+ pride flag at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is to be relocated away from usual space close to visiting fans for Champions League tie against Slavia Prague following a request from the Czech club on "security grounds."
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
NEWS:
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Gianni Infantino accused of breaching FIFA’s ethics codes in relation to President Trump comments
Advocacy group FairSquare has also requested an investigation into President Trump being awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize last Friday.
www.nytimes.com
December 9, 2025 at 2:11 PM
NEWS:
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Official complaint received by FIFA Ethics Committee, alleges “repeated breaches” of FIFA’s duty of political neutrality by Gianni Infantino, all in relation to President Trump. It also requests investigation into internal process behind Trump’s Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com/athletic/687...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
NEW HANG UP AND LISTEN
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on the WC draw
Me and pals on the CFP selections
Jordan Bianchi joins to tell us about a reallllllllly big sports case that's at trial right now: Michael Jordan essentially trying to burn down NASCAR as it's existed forever www.slate.com/hangup
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on the WC draw
Me and pals on the CFP selections
Jordan Bianchi joins to tell us about a reallllllllly big sports case that's at trial right now: Michael Jordan essentially trying to burn down NASCAR as it's existed forever www.slate.com/hangup
Hang Up and Listen
Conversation and analysis on the week in sports.
www.slate.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:43 AM
NEW HANG UP AND LISTEN
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on the WC draw
Me and pals on the CFP selections
Jordan Bianchi joins to tell us about a reallllllllly big sports case that's at trial right now: Michael Jordan essentially trying to burn down NASCAR as it's existed forever www.slate.com/hangup
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on the WC draw
Me and pals on the CFP selections
Jordan Bianchi joins to tell us about a reallllllllly big sports case that's at trial right now: Michael Jordan essentially trying to burn down NASCAR as it's existed forever www.slate.com/hangup
Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social
President Trump invited by FIFA to speak at the World Cup draw tomorrow upon receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. He has been allocated a couple of minutes in the running order but FIFA unlikely to stringently enforce that.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
President Trump invited by FIFA to speak at the World Cup draw tomorrow upon receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. He has been allocated a couple of minutes in the running order but FIFA unlikely to stringently enforce that.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
Trump to speak at World Cup draw upon receiving FIFA Peace Prize
www.nytimes.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Story @theathleticfc.bsky.social
President Trump invited by FIFA to speak at the World Cup draw tomorrow upon receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. He has been allocated a couple of minutes in the running order but FIFA unlikely to stringently enforce that.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
President Trump invited by FIFA to speak at the World Cup draw tomorrow upon receiving the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. He has been allocated a couple of minutes in the running order but FIFA unlikely to stringently enforce that.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/686...
NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
FIFA “peace” prize - announced suddenly by Infantino on Nov 5 & tipped to be awarded to President Trump at World Cup draw - had no prior consultation for FIFA Council or vice-Presidents. Some found out via media release.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
FIFA “peace” prize - announced suddenly by Infantino on Nov 5 & tipped to be awarded to President Trump at World Cup draw - had no prior consultation for FIFA Council or vice-Presidents. Some found out via media release.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
World Cup 2026 – what we’re hearing: United States wants to host Copa America 2028
Another major tournament could be heading to the U.S. and there is controversy about who will, and will not, be attending the World Cup draw
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
NEW @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
FIFA “peace” prize - announced suddenly by Infantino on Nov 5 & tipped to be awarded to President Trump at World Cup draw - had no prior consultation for FIFA Council or vice-Presidents. Some found out via media release.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
FIFA “peace” prize - announced suddenly by Infantino on Nov 5 & tipped to be awarded to President Trump at World Cup draw - had no prior consultation for FIFA Council or vice-Presidents. Some found out via media release.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/684...
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track instructs insolvency lawyers & restructuring firm to lead process to strike deal with vendors owed millions - letters warn companies must accept HALF of money owed or GST risks being put into bankruptcy. Athletes still only paid half of money owed.
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t.co/4lojBMoFL2
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6837948/2025/11/26/grand-slam-track-michael-johnson-debts-bankruptcy/?source=emp_shared_article
t.co
November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Michael Johnson’s Grand Slam Track instructs insolvency lawyers & restructuring firm to lead process to strike deal with vendors owed millions - letters warn companies must accept HALF of money owed or GST risks being put into bankruptcy. Athletes still only paid half of money owed.
t.co/4lojBMoFL2
t.co/4lojBMoFL2
FIFA chose to have World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, which has been taken over by Trump and allies. And now the rental agreement - &, for reasons nobody will explain, a fifa “sponsorship” of the center - is under scrutiny.
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Explained: Why FIFA's 2026 World Cup draw is at the heart of a political controversy
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
FIFA chose to have World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, which has been taken over by Trump and allies. And now the rental agreement - &, for reasons nobody will explain, a fifa “sponsorship” of the center - is under scrutiny.
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
NEW in today’s World Cup news column @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
What we’re hearing about World Cup 2026: New plan to make soccer largest U.S. sport
Ticketed overseas fans will get expedited visa appointments for the World Cup, while host city executives have been left exasperated
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
NEW in today’s World Cup news column @theathleticfc.bsky.social :
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Republican congressman reveals FIFA/White House task force to use former players/FIFA “legends” to share “messaging” in home markets to reassure fans the U.S. is a welcoming place for people to visit.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
U.S. State Department confirms to @theathletic.com no exemption for World Cup fans from Haiti (under a U.S. travel ban). They say applicants may be considered “if their travel would advance a U.S. national interest… expect such exceptions to be very rare”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
U.S. travel bans mean many Haitian fans will not be able to go to World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM
U.S. State Department confirms to @theathletic.com no exemption for World Cup fans from Haiti (under a U.S. travel ban). They say applicants may be considered “if their travel would advance a U.S. national interest… expect such exceptions to be very rare”
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
New : Haiti have qualified for their first men’s World Cup since 1974. But Haitian nationals are under a travel ban from the Trump administration; meaning currently many fans will not be allowed to travel to the U.S. for the tournament.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
U.S. travel bans mean many Haitian fans will not be able to go to World Cup
www.nytimes.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
New : Haiti have qualified for their first men’s World Cup since 1974. But Haitian nationals are under a travel ban from the Trump administration; meaning currently many fans will not be allowed to travel to the U.S. for the tournament.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/682...
Neither the White House nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have so far confirmed but multiple sources familiar with the planning say the Saudi Pro League player is scheduled to see President Trump today on a day Saudi Crown Prince MBS is also visiting. Report:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Cristiano Ronaldo expected to attend White House meeting as Trump hosts Saudi Prince MBS
Ronaldo's appearance in Washington, D.C., will mark his first known return to the U.S. in over a decade
www.nytimes.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Neither the White House nor Cristiano Ronaldo’s representatives have so far confirmed but multiple sources familiar with the planning say the Saudi Pro League player is scheduled to see President Trump today on a day Saudi Crown Prince MBS is also visiting. Report:
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
A news conference started well for Gianni Infantino. Then Trump reiterated threats to relocate World Cup games from LA and Seattle. And then the likely recipient of FIFA’s peace prize didn’t rule out launching strikes on World Cup co hosts Mexico.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Trump threatens World Cup host cities over 'safety' concerns, announces visa scheme for fans
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 10:05 PM
A news conference started well for Gianni Infantino. Then Trump reiterated threats to relocate World Cup games from LA and Seattle. And then the likely recipient of FIFA’s peace prize didn’t rule out launching strikes on World Cup co hosts Mexico.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Some of Britain’s biggest investment groups including Schroders, the state-backed Nest pension platform and the giant universities retirement scheme voted against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay packet, it emerged on Friday
Elon Musk’s ‘bleak’ $1trn pay deal opposed by UK investment managers
www.thetimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Some of Britain’s biggest investment groups including Schroders, the state-backed Nest pension platform and the giant universities retirement scheme voted against Elon Musk’s $1 trillion pay packet, it emerged on Friday
Reposted by Adam Crafton
Eighty-nine years have passed since the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
Adolf Hitler, Jesse Owens and Berlin’s Olympiastadion: The complicated history of an NFL venue
The NFL’s first regular-season game in Berlin will be played in Europe's most contentious sporting venue. It has a complex history
www.nytimes.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Eighty-nine years have passed since the 1936 Summer Olympic Games.
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
@adamcrafton.bsky.social on how Germany has grappled with its history through sport ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/555...
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a “clear violation” of the governing body’s statutes on neutrality after appearing to endorse United States president Donald Trump’s political agenda.
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
Infantino accused of 'clear violation' of FIFA statues over Trump praise
www.nytimes.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:46 PM
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of a “clear violation” of the governing body’s statutes on neutrality after appearing to endorse United States president Donald Trump’s political agenda.
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
By @dansheldon.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/678...
On Saturday, sellout crowd watched New Zealand beat Ireland at rugby in Chicago, a city gripped by anxiety over ICE activity. A report, with contributions from match organizers, sponsors, city officials and politicians, on the story being told about Chicago right now
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Trump, Chicago and the logistics of hosting a global sports match
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
On Saturday, sellout crowd watched New Zealand beat Ireland at rugby in Chicago, a city gripped by anxiety over ICE activity. A report, with contributions from match organizers, sponsors, city officials and politicians, on the story being told about Chicago right now
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...