Kirsty McArthur
@kirmca.bsky.social
Bringing my football bullshit into another social space.
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FIFA Women's Cup 2026 squad named.
January 27, 2026 at 10:41 AM
FIFA Women's Cup 2026 squad named.
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Arsenal have named their squad for the upcoming FIFA Women's Champions Cup
January 27, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Arsenal have named their squad for the upcoming FIFA Women's Champions Cup
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i wish mr. bovino an unremarkable retirement right up until inauguration day 2029, which is when i hope the tribunals start
BREAKING Greg Bovino has been removed as Border Patrol "commander at large" and will return to El Centro Calif, where he is expected to retire soon. A stunning turnaround after Pretti killing. Bovino's traveling blue city crackdown is over www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
Gregory Bovino Gets Demoted
The Border Patrol chief was the public face of a traveling immigration crackdown on cities governed by Democrats.
www.theatlantic.com
January 26, 2026 at 11:52 PM
i wish mr. bovino an unremarkable retirement right up until inauguration day 2029, which is when i hope the tribunals start
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I can’t quite put together words on this response outside of I really, REALLY, hate it and think it sucks.
Madeline Dahlien, a 21-year old first-time call-up to the senior national team, is from Edina, Minn., a suburb just outside of Minneapolis and what’s happening hasn’t come up once? At all???
Madeline Dahlien, a 21-year old first-time call-up to the senior national team, is from Edina, Minn., a suburb just outside of Minneapolis and what’s happening hasn’t come up once? At all???
I asked Emma Hayes today:
How are the players in #USWNT camp taking in all that’s going on in Minnesota and nationwide?
How is she handling it with a squad that's not just younger than usual, but is missing many names who regardless of age might lead on this?
And how is she processing it herself?
How are the players in #USWNT camp taking in all that’s going on in Minnesota and nationwide?
How is she handling it with a squad that's not just younger than usual, but is missing many names who regardless of age might lead on this?
And how is she processing it herself?
![First of all, my condolences are to all the family members for those victims. Because it doesn't matter - I can sit here and talk about the loss of tragic life everywhere.
It's not something that first of all, as a mother, I want to see. It's upsetting on so many levels to see that happen, and I think they're in everybody's minds.
But I haven't spoken about it with the squad, genuinely.
I think the way we structure our camps, there's not a lot of sit-down time. Though I have got a Lego time today with them, another one, and paint-by-numbers - because I like that one too.
[I note here, not to opine on Emma’s words in the moment of reporting them: if you’ve seen her Instagram feed, you know she’s been doing this both as a mental activity and having players engage with her son Harry. - JT]
But we haven't spoken about it. And maybe that's because they're all reasonably new to camp, and whether they're familiar with it or not, whether they're comfortable talking about it or not, I don't know. But it hasn't been a topic of conversation this week in camp.
And perhaps they're having it amongst themselves, but they're definitely not having it in front of me. But I know that each and every one of them would feel equally empathetic and thoughtful about it and it's not something that any of us enjoy seeing.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gj2bc6vdtaw5mfhzhzdxr3j3/bafkreiahy5tkjv6neplwf5kdoelwgfuk6pizf7ukr6qkiordjk7pb7yzmm@jpeg)
January 27, 2026 at 1:30 AM
I can’t quite put together words on this response outside of I really, REALLY, hate it and think it sucks.
Madeline Dahlien, a 21-year old first-time call-up to the senior national team, is from Edina, Minn., a suburb just outside of Minneapolis and what’s happening hasn’t come up once? At all???
Madeline Dahlien, a 21-year old first-time call-up to the senior national team, is from Edina, Minn., a suburb just outside of Minneapolis and what’s happening hasn’t come up once? At all???
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One thing I will say abt Emma Hayes as USWNT manager is one of her weak points, which is prob tied to her background as a club manager, is understanding the idea that the team represents the United States and there are implications to that beyond things on the field or within the group of players
January 27, 2026 at 12:28 AM
One thing I will say abt Emma Hayes as USWNT manager is one of her weak points, which is prob tied to her background as a club manager, is understanding the idea that the team represents the United States and there are implications to that beyond things on the field or within the group of players
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i hope maddie dahlien, the minnesotan, has more than legos for an outlet at this camp
I asked Emma Hayes today:
How are the players in #USWNT camp taking in all that’s going on in Minnesota and nationwide?
How is she handling it with a squad that's not just younger than usual, but is missing many names who regardless of age might lead on this?
And how is she processing it herself?
How are the players in #USWNT camp taking in all that’s going on in Minnesota and nationwide?
How is she handling it with a squad that's not just younger than usual, but is missing many names who regardless of age might lead on this?
And how is she processing it herself?
January 27, 2026 at 12:35 AM
i hope maddie dahlien, the minnesotan, has more than legos for an outlet at this camp
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Our thoughts are with the people in Minnesota and across the country who are bravely standing up for their neighbors despite violence committed by ICE. If you are looking for a way to support the people of Minnesota, we want to highlight the work being done by the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
January 25, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Our thoughts are with the people in Minnesota and across the country who are bravely standing up for their neighbors despite violence committed by ICE. If you are looking for a way to support the people of Minnesota, we want to highlight the work being done by the Immigrant Rapid Response Fund.
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Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
January 27, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Pope Leo’s top U.S. ally — Cardinal Joseph Tobin — calls on Congress to defund ICE.
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brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
January 27, 2026 at 12:22 AM
brass solidarity band performing “stand by me” in the streets of whittier next to alex pretti’s memorial. the crowd started chanting “the people united will never be defeated” so they incorporated it into the song. i love minneapolis
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From the player they were all excited to honor on Saturday. Also, you have a player from Minnesota, and one of your best players is an immigrant. You absolutely have to grapple at the very least.
January 27, 2026 at 1:23 AM
From the player they were all excited to honor on Saturday. Also, you have a player from Minnesota, and one of your best players is an immigrant. You absolutely have to grapple at the very least.
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Comment piece for @sport.theguardian.com on a clear conflict of interest - why Fifa were wrong to partner with Michele Kang, a club owner, for the #ChampionsCup
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Michele Kang’s largesse for women’s football leaves Fifa open to bias claims | Tom Garry
The multi-club owner’s sponsorship of Champions Cup creates a conflict of interest, whatever her motivation
www.theguardian.com
January 26, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Comment piece for @sport.theguardian.com on a clear conflict of interest - why Fifa were wrong to partner with Michele Kang, a club owner, for the #ChampionsCup
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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If I had more time I would spend time hashing this out: Women's sports figures speak up bravely on issues because they know that a portion of the population hates them.
Men's teams think they can appeal to everyone so they're afraid to offend anyone.
Women's teams inherently know this is false.
Men's teams think they can appeal to everyone so they're afraid to offend anyone.
Women's teams inherently know this is false.
January 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
If I had more time I would spend time hashing this out: Women's sports figures speak up bravely on issues because they know that a portion of the population hates them.
Men's teams think they can appeal to everyone so they're afraid to offend anyone.
Women's teams inherently know this is false.
Men's teams think they can appeal to everyone so they're afraid to offend anyone.
Women's teams inherently know this is false.
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You know when people ask about your fantasy dinner party? Well the current line up of Reform MPs is the exact opposite of that.
January 26, 2026 at 5:31 PM
You know when people ask about your fantasy dinner party? Well the current line up of Reform MPs is the exact opposite of that.
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A decade ago, a superb small-budget film about a gay footballer called 'WONDERKID' (dir. Rhys Chapman) got the game talking, and was even shown on Sky Sports.
Now #HeatedRivalry has shown what can be achieved when #LGBTQ stories in sports get support. Thanks @marcuswratten.bsky.social for covering.
Now #HeatedRivalry has shown what can be achieved when #LGBTQ stories in sports get support. Thanks @marcuswratten.bsky.social for covering.
What Heated Rivalry tells us about queer people’s relationship with sport
The boom in queer sports media is continuing with Heated Rivalry. What does it tell us about the community's relationship with playing?
www.thepinknews.com
January 26, 2026 at 4:03 PM
A decade ago, a superb small-budget film about a gay footballer called 'WONDERKID' (dir. Rhys Chapman) got the game talking, and was even shown on Sky Sports.
Now #HeatedRivalry has shown what can be achieved when #LGBTQ stories in sports get support. Thanks @marcuswratten.bsky.social for covering.
Now #HeatedRivalry has shown what can be achieved when #LGBTQ stories in sports get support. Thanks @marcuswratten.bsky.social for covering.
Classic FIFA only rolling out advertising this event more of less just the week of but this was a fun spot on my way home
January 26, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Classic FIFA only rolling out advertising this event more of less just the week of but this was a fun spot on my way home
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In the least surprising political news of recent years.
What's going to be really fun is watching Reform argue that they are a "force for change" when they are stacked with the exact same people who lost the last election after being in power for 14 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What's going to be really fun is watching Reform argue that they are a "force for change" when they are stacked with the exact same people who lost the last election after being in power for 14 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Braverman defects to Reform UK
Ex-Tory Home Secretary Braverman defects to Reform UK
www.bbc.co.uk
January 26, 2026 at 12:27 PM
In the least surprising political news of recent years.
What's going to be really fun is watching Reform argue that they are a "force for change" when they are stacked with the exact same people who lost the last election after being in power for 14 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What's going to be really fun is watching Reform argue that they are a "force for change" when they are stacked with the exact same people who lost the last election after being in power for 14 years.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Thierry is probably very happy he saw one Arsenal team show up this weekend. Sadly, it was not the one in a title race.
January 25, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Thierry is probably very happy he saw one Arsenal team show up this weekend. Sadly, it was not the one in a title race.
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Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an “Abolish ICE” sign during player intros ahead of Mist’s game this afternoon.
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
January 25, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Unrivaled co-founder and WNBA MVP Breanna Stewart held up an “Abolish ICE” sign during player intros ahead of Mist’s game this afternoon.
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
Photo via @unrivaledwbb.bsky.social
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That's about only positive we have. No new injuries. That's it.
Arsenal are still four points clear.
January 25, 2026 at 6:28 PM
That's about only positive we have. No new injuries. That's it.
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Well on the upside, we were bound to lose at home, better it happens in January and can learn from it than later in the run in when it really counts.
January 25, 2026 at 6:29 PM
Well on the upside, we were bound to lose at home, better it happens in January and can learn from it than later in the run in when it really counts.
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I’d follow this team to hell and back but I wish they’d stop going there so often
January 25, 2026 at 6:16 PM
I’d follow this team to hell and back but I wish they’d stop going there so often
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if we win the league this season, someone is going to have to figure out how to immortalize set pieces in a statue
January 25, 2026 at 6:13 PM
if we win the league this season, someone is going to have to figure out how to immortalize set pieces in a statue
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MIKEL MERINO, the step father who stepped up!!
January 25, 2026 at 6:11 PM
MIKEL MERINO, the step father who stepped up!!
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Handball decisions are made more on vibes than facts
I remember the good old days when a hand that blocked a shot was a handball. Apparently that’s not the case anymore.
January 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Handball decisions are made more on vibes than facts