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▪️ Investigators honed in on IP address in Egypt
▪️ Crypto movements identified
▪️ Streaming lynchpin had portfolio involving real estate and gold bars
This is how the authorities took down the world's largest illegal sports streaming platform.
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▪️ Crypto movements identified
▪️ Streaming lynchpin had portfolio involving real estate and gold bars
This is how the authorities took down the world's largest illegal sports streaming platform.
@adamleventhal.bsky.social
Streameast: How the authorities took down the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform
As part of a new podcast documentary on illegal streaming, The Athletic finds out how Streameast was shut down
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November 11, 2025 at 8:53 AM
▪️ Investigators honed in on IP address in Egypt
▪️ Crypto movements identified
▪️ Streaming lynchpin had portfolio involving real estate and gold bars
This is how the authorities took down the world's largest illegal sports streaming platform.
@adamleventhal.bsky.social
▪️ Crypto movements identified
▪️ Streaming lynchpin had portfolio involving real estate and gold bars
This is how the authorities took down the world's largest illegal sports streaming platform.
@adamleventhal.bsky.social
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Streameast: How the authorities took down the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform. Includes explanation from lead investigator, developments re revenue generated, images after the raid and why the story is not over.
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Streameast: How the authorities took down the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform
As part of a new podcast documentary on illegal streaming, The Athletic finds out how Streameast was shut down
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Streameast: How the authorities took down the world’s largest illegal sports streaming platform. Includes explanation from lead investigator, developments re revenue generated, images after the raid and why the story is not over.
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🔺 What players think of coaching, feedback and system
🔺 Amorim's football board meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson
🔺 Wider staff impressed by Amorim's candour and passion
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social goes inside Ruben Amorim's first year as Manchester United head coach one year on from his arrival ⤵️
🔺 Amorim's football board meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson
🔺 Wider staff impressed by Amorim's candour and passion
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social goes inside Ruben Amorim's first year as Manchester United head coach one year on from his arrival ⤵️
Inside Ruben Amorim’s first year at Manchester United: Sharp words, hands-on coaching, and how players feel
Ruben Amorim has completed a tumultuous first year as Manchester United coach - this is the story of what happened and how he tackled it
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November 11, 2025 at 8:22 AM
🔺 What players think of coaching, feedback and system
🔺 Amorim's football board meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson
🔺 Wider staff impressed by Amorim's candour and passion
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social goes inside Ruben Amorim's first year as Manchester United head coach one year on from his arrival ⤵️
🔺 Amorim's football board meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson
🔺 Wider staff impressed by Amorim's candour and passion
@lauriewhitwell.bsky.social goes inside Ruben Amorim's first year as Manchester United head coach one year on from his arrival ⤵️
Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad after sustaining an injury to his left knee against Tottenham Hotspur.
Sesko, who limped off in the 2-2 draw, is not thought to have suffered a major injury.
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Sesko, who limped off in the 2-2 draw, is not thought to have suffered a major injury.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Manchester United forward Benjamin Sesko has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad after sustaining an injury to his left knee against Tottenham Hotspur.
Sesko, who limped off in the 2-2 draw, is not thought to have suffered a major injury.
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Sesko, who limped off in the 2-2 draw, is not thought to have suffered a major injury.
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Ivan Juric has been sacked by Atalanta after 15 matches in charge.
Juric oversaw just two wins from his 11 Serie A games at the helm, having won just one of his 14 matches in charge of Southampton last season.
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Juric oversaw just two wins from his 11 Serie A games at the helm, having won just one of his 14 matches in charge of Southampton last season.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Ivan Juric has been sacked by Atalanta after 15 matches in charge.
Juric oversaw just two wins from his 11 Serie A games at the helm, having won just one of his 14 matches in charge of Southampton last season.
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Juric oversaw just two wins from his 11 Serie A games at the helm, having won just one of his 14 matches in charge of Southampton last season.
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FIFA is selling parking spots near 2026 World Cup stadiums for between $75 & $175 per spot & per gameday.
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
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A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
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FIFA’s next 2026 World Cup cash cow: Exorbitant parking prices
If you're paying to park at 2026 World Cup matches it'll cost you more than some match tickets at previous editions of the tournament
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November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
FIFA is selling parking spots near 2026 World Cup stadiums for between $75 & $175 per spot & per gameday.
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
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A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
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Romeo Lavia is set to miss at least one month with a quadriceps injury.
Injuries and fitness issues have limited Lavia to 30 appearances for Chelsea since his £53million ($66.9m) plus £5m in add-ons transfer in 2023.
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Injuries and fitness issues have limited Lavia to 30 appearances for Chelsea since his £53million ($66.9m) plus £5m in add-ons transfer in 2023.
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Chelsea’s Romeo Lavia set to miss at least one month with quad injury
The 21-year-old midfielder sustained the injury in Chelsea's draw against Qarabag in last week's Champions League match.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Romeo Lavia is set to miss at least one month with a quadriceps injury.
Injuries and fitness issues have limited Lavia to 30 appearances for Chelsea since his £53million ($66.9m) plus £5m in add-ons transfer in 2023.
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Injuries and fitness issues have limited Lavia to 30 appearances for Chelsea since his £53million ($66.9m) plus £5m in add-ons transfer in 2023.
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Liverpool have contacted referees’ chief Howard Webb to raise serious concerns about Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
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Liverpool contact PGMOL over disallowed goal in Manchester City defeat
Liverpool have told PGMOL that they do not accept that the decision on Van Dijk's disallowed goal was arrived at for subjective reasons.
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November 10, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Liverpool have contacted referees’ chief Howard Webb to raise serious concerns about Virgil van Dijk’s disallowed goal in Sunday’s 3-0 defeat to Manchester City.
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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has successfully trademarked his signature shivering celebration.
Palmer’s application, which included a short clip of him performing the celebration, was approved by the United Kingdom’s government Intellectual Property Office on Friday.
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Palmer’s application, which included a short clip of him performing the celebration, was approved by the United Kingdom’s government Intellectual Property Office on Friday.
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Chelsea’s Cole Palmer trademarks signature shivering celebration
Other players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kylian Mbappe, Gareth Bale and Erling Haaland have also had celebration trademarks confirmed.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Chelsea’s Cole Palmer has successfully trademarked his signature shivering celebration.
Palmer’s application, which included a short clip of him performing the celebration, was approved by the United Kingdom’s government Intellectual Property Office on Friday.
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Palmer’s application, which included a short clip of him performing the celebration, was approved by the United Kingdom’s government Intellectual Property Office on Friday.
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Four men have been arrested on suspicion of being part of an illegal sports-streaming gang that was making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year by operating across the UK.
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Four men arrested on suspicion of being part of illegal sports-streaming gang
Police believe the operation was making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year across the UK
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November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Four men have been arrested on suspicion of being part of an illegal sports-streaming gang that was making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year by operating across the UK.
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Norway international Andreas Schjelderup has said he expects to be convicted for illegally sharing a video.
In a statement on Instagram on Saturday, the 21-year-old Benfica winger revealed that he is likely to receive a suspended sentence.
In a statement on Instagram on Saturday, the 21-year-old Benfica winger revealed that he is likely to receive a suspended sentence.
Norway’s Andreas Schjelderup expects to be convicted for illegally sharing a video
The 21-year-old Benfica winger said he is likely to receive a suspended sentence "in the near future" for making “a stupid mistake”.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Norway international Andreas Schjelderup has said he expects to be convicted for illegally sharing a video.
In a statement on Instagram on Saturday, the 21-year-old Benfica winger revealed that he is likely to receive a suspended sentence.
In a statement on Instagram on Saturday, the 21-year-old Benfica winger revealed that he is likely to receive a suspended sentence.
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Excl: 4 men arrested on suspicion of being part of illegal streaming gang - making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year - in W Yorks, UK. Details below & further info in new doc ep. of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast - The Underground World of Illegal Streaming.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Four men arrested on suspicion of being part of illegal sports-streaming gang
Police believe the operation was making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year across the UK
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Excl: 4 men arrested on suspicion of being part of illegal streaming gang - making hundreds of thousands of pounds a year - in W Yorks, UK. Details below & further info in new doc ep. of @theathleticfc.bsky.social podcast - The Underground World of Illegal Streaming.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/677...
Reckon you could score an overhead kick in these conditions?
Attempting it is one thing. Scoring one, in the snow, in a final, is another.
Atletico Ottawa won the North Star Cup for the first time in their history — David Rodriguez followed this exquisite effort with the winner in extra-time.
Attempting it is one thing. Scoring one, in the snow, in a final, is another.
Atletico Ottawa won the North Star Cup for the first time in their history — David Rodriguez followed this exquisite effort with the winner in extra-time.
November 10, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Reckon you could score an overhead kick in these conditions?
Attempting it is one thing. Scoring one, in the snow, in a final, is another.
Atletico Ottawa won the North Star Cup for the first time in their history — David Rodriguez followed this exquisite effort with the winner in extra-time.
Attempting it is one thing. Scoring one, in the snow, in a final, is another.
Atletico Ottawa won the North Star Cup for the first time in their history — David Rodriguez followed this exquisite effort with the winner in extra-time.
Amid all the long throws and set pieces that have dominated the Premier League season, plenty of fans have been expressing their displeasure at the way their team have been playing.
@jacobwhitehead.bsky.social went to three matches in two days to try to find out what they really want to see.
@jacobwhitehead.bsky.social went to three matches in two days to try to find out what they really want to see.
What are supporters really seeking from their team: style, substance or something else?
Even fans of top-half clubs have been expressing dissatisfaction at the way their teams have been playing so far this season
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November 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Amid all the long throws and set pieces that have dominated the Premier League season, plenty of fans have been expressing their displeasure at the way their team have been playing.
@jacobwhitehead.bsky.social went to three matches in two days to try to find out what they really want to see.
@jacobwhitehead.bsky.social went to three matches in two days to try to find out what they really want to see.
Statement victories do not get much more resounding than Manchester City’s over Liverpool.
It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
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It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
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The Briefing: Did Man City effectively end Liverpool’s title hopes? Is Edwards making a mistake?
Oliver Kay dissects the weekend's main talking points from the Premier League - and there is only one place to start
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November 10, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Statement victories do not get much more resounding than Manchester City’s over Liverpool.
It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
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It left their opponents overwhelmed, it put Arsenal on heightened alert and it seemed to strengthen the feeling among his players that they are ready to fight for the title.
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Liverpool thought that had equalised against Manchester City when Virgil van Dijk arrowed a header into the bottom corner – until a flag spoiled the celebrations.
Andy Robertson was controversially adjudged to have been in an offside position and a VAR review did not overturn the on-pitch decision.
Andy Robertson was controversially adjudged to have been in an offside position and a VAR review did not overturn the on-pitch decision.
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Liverpool thought that had equalised against Manchester City when Virgil van Dijk arrowed a header into the bottom corner – until a flag spoiled the celebrations.
Andy Robertson was controversially adjudged to have been in an offside position and a VAR review did not overturn the on-pitch decision.
Andy Robertson was controversially adjudged to have been in an offside position and a VAR review did not overturn the on-pitch decision.
Manchester City deliver a statement win against the champions at the Etihad Stadium.
Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku move Pep Guardiola's side to within four points of Arsenal.
Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku move Pep Guardiola's side to within four points of Arsenal.
November 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Manchester City deliver a statement win against the champions at the Etihad Stadium.
Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku move Pep Guardiola's side to within four points of Arsenal.
Goals from Erling Haaland, Nico Gonzalez and Jeremy Doku move Pep Guardiola's side to within four points of Arsenal.
Jeremy Doku has surely put the result beyond doubt.
The Belgian winger caps a fine performance with a stunning strike.
Manchester City lead Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
The Belgian winger caps a fine performance with a stunning strike.
Manchester City lead Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
November 9, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Jeremy Doku has surely put the result beyond doubt.
The Belgian winger caps a fine performance with a stunning strike.
Manchester City lead Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
The Belgian winger caps a fine performance with a stunning strike.
Manchester City lead Liverpool 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium.
It is not going Liverpool's way at the Etihad Stadium.
Virgil van Dijk thought he had equalised, but after it was ruled out by VAR, he could only flick a leg at Nico Gonzalez's strike which took it beyond the grasp of Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Virgil van Dijk thought he had equalised, but after it was ruled out by VAR, he could only flick a leg at Nico Gonzalez's strike which took it beyond the grasp of Giorgi Mamardashvili.
November 9, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It is not going Liverpool's way at the Etihad Stadium.
Virgil van Dijk thought he had equalised, but after it was ruled out by VAR, he could only flick a leg at Nico Gonzalez's strike which took it beyond the grasp of Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Virgil van Dijk thought he had equalised, but after it was ruled out by VAR, he could only flick a leg at Nico Gonzalez's strike which took it beyond the grasp of Giorgi Mamardashvili.
There is further controversy at the Etihad Stadium as Liverpool think they have equalised, but after an intervention from VAR it is ruled out.
Virgil van Dijk's header is chalked off after Andy Robertson, stood in an offside position, was adjudged to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Virgil van Dijk's header is chalked off after Andy Robertson, stood in an offside position, was adjudged to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
November 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
There is further controversy at the Etihad Stadium as Liverpool think they have equalised, but after an intervention from VAR it is ruled out.
Virgil van Dijk's header is chalked off after Andy Robertson, stood in an offside position, was adjudged to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Virgil van Dijk's header is chalked off after Andy Robertson, stood in an offside position, was adjudged to have impeded goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
13' - Erling Haaland's penalty is saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili ❌
29' - Erling Haaland gives Manchester City the lead ⚽️
You can't keep the Norwegian striker down for long.
Manchester City lead Liverpool at the Etihad after Haaland's 99th Premier League goal for the club.
29' - Erling Haaland gives Manchester City the lead ⚽️
You can't keep the Norwegian striker down for long.
Manchester City lead Liverpool at the Etihad after Haaland's 99th Premier League goal for the club.
November 9, 2025 at 5:08 PM
13' - Erling Haaland's penalty is saved by Giorgi Mamardashvili ❌
29' - Erling Haaland gives Manchester City the lead ⚽️
You can't keep the Norwegian striker down for long.
Manchester City lead Liverpool at the Etihad after Haaland's 99th Premier League goal for the club.
29' - Erling Haaland gives Manchester City the lead ⚽️
You can't keep the Norwegian striker down for long.
Manchester City lead Liverpool at the Etihad after Haaland's 99th Premier League goal for the club.
From zero to hero for Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The Liverpool goalkeeper brought down Jeremy Doku to give Manchester City a penalty, but made amends moments later down to his left to thwart Erling Haaland from the spot.
The Liverpool goalkeeper brought down Jeremy Doku to give Manchester City a penalty, but made amends moments later down to his left to thwart Erling Haaland from the spot.
November 9, 2025 at 4:54 PM
From zero to hero for Giorgi Mamardashvili.
The Liverpool goalkeeper brought down Jeremy Doku to give Manchester City a penalty, but made amends moments later down to his left to thwart Erling Haaland from the spot.
The Liverpool goalkeeper brought down Jeremy Doku to give Manchester City a penalty, but made amends moments later down to his left to thwart Erling Haaland from the spot.
Liverpool are looking to win consecutive away league games against Manchester City for the first time since 1991.
Follow live from the Etihad Stadium in a match that could have huge title implications ⬇️
Follow live from the Etihad Stadium in a match that could have huge title implications ⬇️
Manchester City vs Liverpool live updates: Wirtz starts, Isak on bench for Premier League match
Follow live as Pep Guardiola and Arne Slot clash at the Etihad Stadium today
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November 9, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Liverpool are looking to win consecutive away league games against Manchester City for the first time since 1991.
Follow live from the Etihad Stadium in a match that could have huge title implications ⬇️
Follow live from the Etihad Stadium in a match that could have huge title implications ⬇️
Emi Buendia's goal was the pick of the bunch as Aston Villa recorded their biggest win since February 2024 to leapfrog Bournemouth into seventh.
Unai Emery's side are now unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Bournemouth.
Unai Emery's side are now unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Bournemouth.
November 9, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Emi Buendia's goal was the pick of the bunch as Aston Villa recorded their biggest win since February 2024 to leapfrog Bournemouth into seventh.
Unai Emery's side are now unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Bournemouth.
Unai Emery's side are now unbeaten in their last six Premier League games against Bournemouth.
Brentford is a difficult place to visit.
After Newcastle United's 3-1 defeat to Keith Andrews' side, Manchester City remain the only team to visit the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League this season and walk away with three points.
After Newcastle United's 3-1 defeat to Keith Andrews' side, Manchester City remain the only team to visit the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League this season and walk away with three points.
November 9, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Brentford is a difficult place to visit.
After Newcastle United's 3-1 defeat to Keith Andrews' side, Manchester City remain the only team to visit the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League this season and walk away with three points.
After Newcastle United's 3-1 defeat to Keith Andrews' side, Manchester City remain the only team to visit the Gtech Community Stadium in the Premier League this season and walk away with three points.