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Jules Boykoff @julesboykoff.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

In my latest for @theguardian.com I mentioned @fairsq.bsky.social, the nonprofit human-rights org on whose advisory board I serve & our “Reboot FIFA” campaign, which you can learn all about (& even join, if you wish) here: rebootfifa.com www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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What can halt Fifa’s authoritarian turn under Infantino? Change from the outside | Jules Boykoff

The World Cup and its aftermath made clear that Fifa needs independent oversight by governments and NGOs dedicated to preserving the people’s game

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Nick McGeehan @ncgeehan.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

What better way to spend a Tuesday evening than listening to @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social talk about FIFA. Sign-up to our first ever Reboot webinar here 👇 us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

The Dutch football federation is calling for an international summit to discuss the future of FIFA after becoming the latest nation to call for new leadership at the global soccer governing body on Sunday. Via @yahoonews.com - sports.yahoo.com/articles/dut...

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Dutch federation calls for global summit to discuss FIFA future, withdraws support for Infantino

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

FIFA's rules say no one can be President for more than three terms. So why are they letting Infantino stand again? Thread 1/5 #football #soccer #sport

FairSquare graphic. Blue duotone photo of Gianni Infantino. Headline: FIFA's rules say Infantino should not be able to stand for President. Below: he is serving his third term, elected 2016, 2019 and 2023, and we have written to FIFA demanding they bar him from standing. Reboot FIFA Campaign.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

As @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social wrote in his magnificent column, "Dystopia", for @josimarfootball.bsky.social on 14 July, "this could be the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins". No paywall. josimarfootball.com/2026/07/14/d...

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Dystopia - josimarfootball.com

Every World Cup is meant to have a legacy, this one could be the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

This feels more relevant than ever.

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Sean Jacobs @seanjacobs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Episode 5 of World Cup Weekly, the last one wrapping up the 2026 World Cup, is live. With @tonykaron.bsky.social @ishaantharoor.bsky.social @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social and Abdullah Al-Arian of Georgetown Qatar. Watch on YouTube.

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World Cup Weekly: 'Football is ours and we deserve better custodians'

YouTube video by Sean Jacobs

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Sean Jacobs @seanjacobs.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

"Football is ours and we deserve better custodians” @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social to @tonykaron.bsky.social, @ishaantharoor.bsky.social and I about the struggle to reform #FIFA.

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Sam Kunti @samindrakunti.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

“Every World Cup is meant to have a legacy, this one could be the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins.” A must-read by @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social josimarfootball.com/2026/07/14/d...

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Dystopia - josimarfootball.com

Every World Cup is meant to have a legacy, this one could be the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

We at @josimarfootball.bsky.social are delighted to welcome @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social as a new contributor, with this exceptional essay about the 2026 World Cup, "the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins". Must-read.

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Dystopia - josimarfootball.com

Every World Cup is meant to have a legacy, this one could be the moment when the process of reclaiming and reforming the governance of football begins.

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

This is absolutely magnificent. Every time I read @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social I come away thinking there is nothing more that can be said. Very much worth your time 👇

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Jonathan Shainin @shainin.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

This Thursday I’ll be in conversation with the legend David Goldblatt for an @equatormag.bsky.social online event on the politics of the American World Cup — free and open to all, 6pm BST / 1pm EST www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/red-cards-...

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Red Cards, Fouls and Corruption: The Politics of the 2026 World Cup

The football writer David Goldblatt discusses a tournament riven by geopolitical strife and controversy – and looks ahead to to the final.

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

FairSquare is the only organisation campaigning for real structural reform at FIFA, and instigating public and political pressure to make that a reality. You can support our work by a) adding your name to our complaint 👇 b) sharing our work c) donating rebootfifa.com/sign/

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Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. Agree? Add your name now >>

Add your name to our mass complaint

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Jules Boykoff @julesboykoff.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

If you're fed up with FIFA corruption, I hope you'll check out @fairsq.bsky.social's "Reboot FIFA" campaign. You can sign your name onto what we hope will be the biggest-ever class-action complaint against FIFA & Gianni Infantino www.rebootfifa.com

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Act now to stop abuse of power at FIFA | Reboot FIFA campaign

Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. Agree? Add your name to our mass complaint now >>

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Jules Boykoff @julesboykoff.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

🔻*You* can join @fairsq.bsky.social's class-action complaint against FIFA by going to rebootfifa.com. By adding your name you can also receive updates from the human-rights group about the campaign. (Full disclosure: I'm a proud advisory board member at FairSquare).

screenshot of FairSquare's "Reboot FIFA" campaign. There is an image of Gianni Infantino and Donald Trump standing next to each other with the FIFA president holding a jersey that has "Trump" on it. Beneath it are the words "football is for everyone. FIFA runs it to the super rich. Tell them it's time for a reboot."

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

50 MEPs wrote to #FIFA urging them to investigate ethics complaints brought by @fairsq.bsky.social against the jet-setting Gianni Infantino. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

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European politicians demand FIFA addresses ethics complaint over Trump winning Peace Prize

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Frank Huisingh @frankhuisingh.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

Anyone really expects a World Cup here in 4 years?

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 17/06/2026

As the World Cup begins in the US, Mexico and Canada, @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social writes for Prospect on how it became the great global festival of our age, a carnival of corruption, carbon and, despite everything, hope

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How the World Cup took over the planet

The tournament is the global festival of our times: a story of carbon, corruption, migration and hope

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 17/06/2026

In today’s Lightbulb, Prospect’s free daily newsletter, Philip Collins and Ellen Halliday speak to @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social about a very political World Cup. Plus: the fragmented right in Makerfield

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Does Maga hate football?

Plus: how oligarchs took over democracies

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davidgoldblatt.bsky.social @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

At a moment when there is a lot of hate for migrants, I wonder if the World Cup could be a place to express love and gratitude. www.newstatesman.com/culture/spor...

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The MAGA World Cup

Could football be a symbolic riposte to Trump’s xenophobia?

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Only assertive political action can force the change that is needed. That's why we launched a campaign to Reboot FIFA last week, asking you to add your name to a joint complaint against Gianni Infantino at rebootfifa.com

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Act now to stop abuse of power at FIFA | Reboot FIFA campaign

Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. Agree? Add your name to our mass complaint now >>

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Two US state attorneys general have subpoenaed FIFA amid claims it was trying to avoid compensating fans who paid full price for tickets by moving 44,000 of them to a resale platform. #football #soccer #worldcup

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

"Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. But to change it, we first have to expose and prove how unaccountable FIFA really is. Add your name to our complaint to FIFA’s Ethics Committee, demand that Infantino be investigated immediately" (@fairsq.bsky.social)

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Act now to stop abuse of power at FIFA | Reboot FIFA campaign

Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. Agree? Add your name to our mass complaint now >>

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Bonita Mersiades @bonitamersiades.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

When people speak up, they're often told nothing will change. Yet every improvement starts because someone was prepared to ask difficult questions, to chip away, and aim for something better. That's why initiatives like #RebootFIFA matter. www.theguardian.com/football/202... #WorldCup #FIFA

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Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

A class action-style complaint is calling for a full investigation into the workings of the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

“This campaign is about harnessing anger and frustration and redirecting it effectively to create the political pressure required to force meaningful change at Fifa.” The Guardian report on FairSquare's "Reboot" campaign. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

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Campaign to deliver ‘biggest complaint Fifa has ever received’ launches before World Cup

A class action-style complaint is calling for a full investigation into the workings of the Fifa president, Gianni Infantino

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Musa Okwonga @okwonga.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Very proud to be on the advisory board for this campaign. If of interest, please sign and share. ——— Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. Agree? Add your name to this mass complaint: rebootfifa.com/sign?utm_sou...

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Infantino isn’t fit to lead FIFA.  And FIFA isn’t fit to govern football. Agree? Add your name now >>

Add your name to our mass complaint

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Play the Game @playthegame-org.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Once billed as a celebration of continental unity, the 2026 World Cup is becoming a story of political theatre, inequality, and fractured alliances⚽🌎 🔎David Goldblatt explores what lies behind the spectacle👇 www.playthegame.org/news/a-world...

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A World Cup of unity – or a spectacle of power?

The FIFA World Cup 2026 was once celebrated as continental unity, but now it’s a story of political theatre. David Goldblatt explores what lies behind the spectacle

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FairSquare @fairsqprojects.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

FIFA's new "prediction market partner": - backed by UAE royal family - no working product - unlicensed in most jurisdictions - run by a man credibly accused of insider trading 👏 @uglygame.bsky.social @philippeauclair.bsky.social @samindrakunti.bsky.social josimarfootball.com/2026/04/06/i...

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Inside Deal - josimarfootball.com

Ahead of the World Cup, Fifa has signed a prediction market partner. But the company, ADI Predictstreet, which is backed by the Abu Dhabi royal family, has no working product yet, is unlicensed in alm...

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Article 27 of Fifa's code of ethics strictly prohibits all active participants in the game to benefit from a relationship with the sports betting industry. It seems that a different rule applies to the current manager of Benfica, however, who was in charge of Fenerbahce at the time.

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Sam Kunti @samindrakunti.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

New billboards in London.

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tonykaron.bsky.social @tonykaron.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

What do they of football know who only football know? If you want a crash course on the geopolitics of the World Cup, here’s David Goldblatt, the Eric Hobsbawm of football historians to help you www.equator.org/courses/worl...

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World Cup 2026 • Courses • EQUATOR

04 Apr, 2026

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Tom Williams @shirleymush.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

It was an absolute privilege to essentially just sit in on this conversation between David Goldblatt and @davidwearing.bsky.social

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Cas Mudde @casmudde.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

This sounds right up the alley for some of my followers. Another short online course on the MAGA World Cup, this time with the one and only David Goldblatt! More info below 👇

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Equator @equatormag.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

NTRODUCING EQUATOR SEMINARS! The 2026 Men's World Cup is set to be the most political tournament in history. @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social, one of the world's foremost writers on football and society, breaks it all down in our first ever online seminar. Sign up: equator.org/courses/worl...

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World Cup 2026 • Courses • EQUATOR

04 Apr, 2026

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Sean Jacobs @seanjacobs.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Give the good people at @goldengoalmag.bsky.social all your money: www.kickstarter.com/projects/mag...

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The New Statesman @newstatesman1913.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Next year’s World Cup, to be held in Donald Trump’s America, will only be the latest in a long history of controversial tournaments ⚽ David Goldblatt

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The World Cup in the age of extremes

Next year’s edition, to be held in Donald Trump’s America, will only be the latest in a long history of controversial tournaments

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Karim Zidan @karimzidan.com · 18/12/2024

Whether it be migrant exploitation in Qatar, FIFA's handling of the Saudi 2034 bid, or Israel's decimation of Palestinian sports, Norwegian FA President Lise Klaveness seems to be the lone voice in Europe fighting to save football's soul www.sportspolitika.news/p/lise-klave...

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Norway’s lonely fight to save football's soul

The world of football needs more leaders like Lise Klaveness.

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