Chris Toronyi
@christoronyi.bsky.social
PhD Student + Lecturer at Loughborough University London | Focus: Nation Branding + Supporters | London via Toronto + Los Angeles
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Here's me for TIME's Made By History on the long history of U.S. sports diplomacy, how its more impactful varieties have been sportsworld-driven, and why it's time for the US to create a sports diplomacy strategy (like France, Australia, New Zealand, Wales, have done).
time.com/7339500/us-s...
time.com/7339500/us-s...
The U.S. Needs a Better Strategy for Sports Diplomacy
The U.S. has never had a cohesive approach to sports diplomacy — which could be a problem while hosting the World Cup and the Olympics over the next decade.
time.com
December 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Here's me for TIME's Made By History on the long history of U.S. sports diplomacy, how its more impactful varieties have been sportsworld-driven, and why it's time for the US to create a sports diplomacy strategy (like France, Australia, New Zealand, Wales, have done).
time.com/7339500/us-s...
time.com/7339500/us-s...
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And here it is. Kushner is working with the Saudis to grab CNN and make them a propaganda channel for both them and tDumpster. If we do not start doing something now, we are going to belong to all the wrong people.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
Jared Kushner is investor in Paramount’s hostile takeover bid of Warner Bros
Jared Kushner’s Affinity Capital, along with the sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi, have ‘agreed to forgo any governance rights – including board representation – associate...
www.independent.co.uk
December 10, 2025 at 11:19 AM
And here it is. Kushner is working with the Saudis to grab CNN and make them a propaganda channel for both them and tDumpster. If we do not start doing something now, we are going to belong to all the wrong people.
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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We wanted to understand the Trump administration's plan to end the war in Ukraine. So we talked to three unvaccinated Joe Rogan listeners at a Jersey Mike's in Cape May.
December 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM
We wanted to understand the Trump administration's plan to end the war in Ukraine. So we talked to three unvaccinated Joe Rogan listeners at a Jersey Mike's in Cape May.
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1. Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery exposes Jared Kushner's game
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner and Saudis back hostile takeover of Hollywood giant
Jared Kushner is funneling $24 billion from Middle Eastern governments to back a hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery—all while advising President Trump on foreign policy.
popular.info
December 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
1. Paramount's hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros. Discovery exposes Jared Kushner's game
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Kushner is not running a private equity fund. He's running an influence peddling operation.
It's spelled out on page 42 of Paramount's new SEC filing
Paramount’s $6B in takeover synergies will put A LOT of people on the street.
Ellison is dangerous.
Ellison is dangerous.
December 9, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Paramount’s $6B in takeover synergies will put A LOT of people on the street.
Ellison is dangerous.
Ellison is dangerous.
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Every time Harrison Butker misses a field goal a woman gets her PHD
December 8, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Every time Harrison Butker misses a field goal a woman gets her PHD
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Cease fire continues to be nothing but a bait and switch. So on brand for Trump…
BREAKING: At least seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City and northern areas as Israel continues attacks across the so-called yellow line truce demarcation.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p5c13r
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p5c13r
December 7, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Cease fire continues to be nothing but a bait and switch. So on brand for Trump…
Researching at The Strawberry in Newcastle.
December 7, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Researching at The Strawberry in Newcastle.
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I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I wish Grant Wahl was here rn
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There is a very serious point to be made here on a mere football organisation publicly pushing such politicised interpretations of global diplomatic deals and talks.
December 5, 2025 at 5:34 PM
There is a very serious point to be made here on a mere football organisation publicly pushing such politicised interpretations of global diplomatic deals and talks.
Radiohead – Jigsaw Falling Into Place – Copenhagen (4 December)
YouTube video by conor o'shea
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
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Trump expected to have a 3-minute talking slot today… but who knows how long it will actually go for as a World Cup draw really becomes a piece of political theatre - the Trump show
Remarkable how Fifa will ensure the Peace Prize becomes the main story
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Remarkable how Fifa will ensure the Peace Prize becomes the main story
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
How Trump exposes Fifa’s ‘new shame’ before controversial World Cup 2026 draw
Fifa will launch next summer’s finals with the draw in Washington DC, with Donald Trump poised to accept the governing body’s inaugural Peace Prize
www.independent.co.uk
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Trump expected to have a 3-minute talking slot today… but who knows how long it will actually go for as a World Cup draw really becomes a piece of political theatre - the Trump show
Remarkable how Fifa will ensure the Peace Prize becomes the main story
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Remarkable how Fifa will ensure the Peace Prize becomes the main story
www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...
Continues to be such an important statement on education, beautifully said, articulate and bloody hell he’s fucking right.
James McAvoy on the ‘class ceiling’ in acting and the arts. This is nearly ten years ago.
December 5, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Continues to be such an important statement on education, beautifully said, articulate and bloody hell he’s fucking right.
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Welcome to the Trump World Cup - because even the draw doesn't feel as exacting
Video piece from Washington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuGA...
Video piece from Washington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuGA...
Welcome to the Trump Show: Miguel Delaney on a surreal and politicized World Cup draw
YouTube video by Independent Sport
www.youtube.com
December 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Welcome to the Trump World Cup - because even the draw doesn't feel as exacting
Video piece from Washington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuGA...
Video piece from Washington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuGA...
I will be in Newcastle this weekend for the Burnley match, and it would be great to connect with supporters who might be interested in participating in my PhD study on KSA nation branding.
Where should I go?
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social
Where should I go?
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social
December 3, 2025 at 2:40 PM
I will be in Newcastle this weekend for the Burnley match, and it would be great to connect with supporters who might be interested in participating in my PhD study on KSA nation branding.
Where should I go?
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social
Where should I go?
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social
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It's the "MAGA-FIFA World Cup", Infantino has said he supports Trump's agenda, and Trump may be awarded a new FIFA Peace Prize.
Why all this fawning?
Well one plausible explanation is that Trump knows the World Cup is a complete swindle.
A mini 🧵 to explain..
apnews.com/article/dona...
Why all this fawning?
Well one plausible explanation is that Trump knows the World Cup is a complete swindle.
A mini 🧵 to explain..
apnews.com/article/dona...
Trump and Infantino's bond shapes a 'MAGA' World Cup
Donald Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino agreed to hold the World Cup draw in Washington, D.C.
apnews.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:34 AM
It's the "MAGA-FIFA World Cup", Infantino has said he supports Trump's agenda, and Trump may be awarded a new FIFA Peace Prize.
Why all this fawning?
Well one plausible explanation is that Trump knows the World Cup is a complete swindle.
A mini 🧵 to explain..
apnews.com/article/dona...
Why all this fawning?
Well one plausible explanation is that Trump knows the World Cup is a complete swindle.
A mini 🧵 to explain..
apnews.com/article/dona...
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As Jared Kushner prepares to meet with Putin today on behalf of Trump, REMEMBER: After taking billions from the Saudis and other foreign governments, Kushner explicitly said he would not have a foreign policy role in this administration.
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December 2, 2025 at 2:09 PM
As Jared Kushner prepares to meet with Putin today on behalf of Trump, REMEMBER: After taking billions from the Saudis and other foreign governments, Kushner explicitly said he would not have a foreign policy role in this administration.
popular.info/p/jared-kush...
popular.info/p/jared-kush...
The timing of this is quite interesting given his questionable actions over the weekend towards Noni.
Pretty clear this is nothing but a PR stunt to distract from his petulant and unsportsmanlike behaviors that we see week after week.
Not a like-able character.
Pretty clear this is nothing but a PR stunt to distract from his petulant and unsportsmanlike behaviors that we see week after week.
Not a like-able character.
Enzo Fernandez said he received “unwavering support” from the Chelsea squad during the fallout from the video of him and his Argentina team-mates singing a racist chant about the France national side in July 2024.
Enzo Fernandez says he received ‘unwavering support’ from Chelsea after racist France chant
Fernandez, 24, said he cancelled his holiday to apologise in person to the Chelsea squad at their pre-season tour.
www.nytimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 12:41 PM
The timing of this is quite interesting given his questionable actions over the weekend towards Noni.
Pretty clear this is nothing but a PR stunt to distract from his petulant and unsportsmanlike behaviors that we see week after week.
Not a like-able character.
Pretty clear this is nothing but a PR stunt to distract from his petulant and unsportsmanlike behaviors that we see week after week.
Not a like-able character.
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14 years, I’ve been part of this team. and I love it every day. Thanks for reading, listening, commenting, emailing and, of course, for voting. Big love. ❤️
Thanks to everyone who voted for us - we have won Best Fan Media at the FSA Awards 2025. We love you all ❤️
@gunnerblog.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social were there to represent Arseblog – and big congrats to the other nominations who produce really top class stuff for their clubs too 👊
@gunnerblog.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social were there to represent Arseblog – and big congrats to the other nominations who produce really top class stuff for their clubs too 👊
December 1, 2025 at 10:10 PM
14 years, I’ve been part of this team. and I love it every day. Thanks for reading, listening, commenting, emailing and, of course, for voting. Big love. ❤️
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Another #Arsenal win. -
@arseblog.com for fan media of the year. Represented by the two great guys @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social
@arseblog.com for fan media of the year. Represented by the two great guys @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Another #Arsenal win. -
@arseblog.com for fan media of the year. Represented by the two great guys @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social
@arseblog.com for fan media of the year. Represented by the two great guys @gunnerblog.bsky.social and @tim-stillman.bsky.social
I'm a PhD student researching NUFC.
I'll be in the city for Burnley, looking for participants, but more importantly, I want to experience the match.
I have a membership number for transfer.
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social @newcastleunited.com @toonmouthtynenufc.bsky.social
I'll be in the city for Burnley, looking for participants, but more importantly, I want to experience the match.
I have a membership number for transfer.
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social @newcastleunited.com @toonmouthtynenufc.bsky.social
December 1, 2025 at 11:37 AM
I'm a PhD student researching NUFC.
I'll be in the city for Burnley, looking for participants, but more importantly, I want to experience the match.
I have a membership number for transfer.
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social @newcastleunited.com @toonmouthtynenufc.bsky.social
I'll be in the city for Burnley, looking for participants, but more importantly, I want to experience the match.
I have a membership number for transfer.
@nufctrust.bsky.social @nusc.bsky.social @newcastleunited.com @toonmouthtynenufc.bsky.social
Welp, fair result. Missed both CBs, all of our number 9s… a truly amazing week for this team.
Forward we go.
Forward we go.
November 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Welp, fair result. Missed both CBs, all of our number 9s… a truly amazing week for this team.
Forward we go.
Forward we go.
Bluesky algo seems to think I'm a Newcastle supporter. I understand the confusion, but good lord, dial back just a bit. Please.
November 30, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Bluesky algo seems to think I'm a Newcastle supporter. I understand the confusion, but good lord, dial back just a bit. Please.