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Mark Valentine

@kickerbeat.bsky.social
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Essex born Londoner. Arsenal. No hatred for Spurs, plenty for fascism. www.flickr.com/photos/91849669@N05

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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Only a matter of time before mint Jaffa cakes become a thing
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
If I truly had incontrovertible evidence that would exonerate me of seriously damaging allegations, the last thing I would do is pay a truckload of cash to a bunch of expensive lawyers to prevent anyone from ever seeing it.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Dexys Midnight Gunners
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Charles Fourier @charlesfourier.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Bill Bryson’s words seem appropriate to post right now
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
If only Trump had left some sort of clue that he was a narcissist…
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Eat the rich before they snaffle all the jelly babies
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Known unknowns?
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
It takes a special talent to craft a headline about an anti-Palestinian chant that manages to convey the complete opposite. #palestine #westhamfc #guardian
Guardian headline Hammers condemn offensive and divisive chant about Israel winger Solomon accompanied by a picture of the player
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852dude @852dude.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Bro. People are cool as fuck.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Stream. He ran out of stream.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Not the quickest. An old head with a maverick streak. Could be just what Arteta needs.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
Corbyn
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Strengthening central defence and signing Cristian Romero are surely mutually exclusive?
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
Yes, although I wouldn’t rule out them messing even this up somehow
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
The levels of jeopardy involved in qualifying wouldn’t be too dissimilar to what we all just witnessed in the group stage of the last world cup.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
He could just claim credit for giving us the hottest planet in history and leave it at that.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Ex Chelsea season ticket holder Jim Ratcliffe will presumably be shocked at the shenanigans regarding the reselling of season tickets at the West London club #must #cfc #mufc
theguardian.com
Chelsea fans call for investigation into Todd Boehly’s links with ticket resale website
The Chelsea Supporters’ Trust has written to the Premier League chief executive, Richard Masters, calling for an investigation into the connections of the club’s co-owner Todd Boehly with the ticket r...
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Lee Hurley @hleehurley.com · 07/07/2026
The Belgian FA tweeted this after they beat the US
Belgian Red Devils, official account of the Belgian FA, tweets two pictures of Lukaku after he scored Belgium's fourth goal v US. The text says "Overturn this"
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Gianni Infantino just spotted leaving the Belgian dressing room in a hurry. Seems the players didn’t take kindly to his suggestion that they just chill and relax.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
That thing we did that has upset everyone is ok because we done it before. No one cared. Ok, some people cared. No you can’t have my name.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Instead of working to uphold the integrity of the game with Norway, Switzerland, Belgium & UEFA , the English FA seems more preoccupied with seeking to profit from it’s demise. #fifa #balogun #infantino #trump #usmnt
bbc.co.uk
World Cup 2026: FA could appeal after Jarell Quansah red card v Mexico
The Football Association is considering whether to appeal after England defender Jarell Quansah's red card against Mexico.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Corruption now a safety valve
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Rumours suggest that the English FA are headquartered somewhere around Gianni Infantino’s nether regions. A statement from them would help to scotch those rumours.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Trump and Infantino finally unite the world #worldcup2026 #fifa #usmnt #balogun #belgium
Map of the world covered in Belgian flags, except for the USA
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Not that facts matter anymore but when the Belgian FA protested this flagrant rule breaking they were not engaging in an appeal process, which is a sham dreamed up by Fifa. As you were.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Countering the racism that resulted in fans from many competing nations being excluded from the tournament should also be a priority.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Disingenuous to the last, that Gianni. The process he describes is anything but normal.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Possibly Legendary Athlete Turned Infantino’s Nemesis Interested?
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
As shameless as Gianni is, this really should finish him as head of Fifa #worldcup2026 #fifa #infantino #balogun #usmnt #belgium #usabel
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
He’s a little bit suspect. You should check out his past. #trump #worldcup2026 #fifa #balogun #usmnt #usabel #belgium
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Hasan Unsai was suspended at the 2002 world cup in an incident in which Rivaldo was subsequently fined for cheating. Fifa did not rescind the clearly outrageous red card and has done nothing in the intervening years to change things. And yet the moment Gianni takes a phone call from Trump… #fifa
theguardian.com
Face-clutching Rivaldo faces fine
Rivaldo faces disciplinary action today for his over-reaction in an incident with Turkey defender Hakan Unsal.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Hasan Unsai was suspended at the 2002 world cup in an incident in which Rivaldo was subsequently fined for cheating. Fifa did not rescind the clearly outrageous red card and has done nothing in the intervening years to change things. And yet the moment Gianni takes a phone call from Trump…
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Pochettino has let himself down badly here. If you are going to go full on Trumpian you don’t claim 99.9% of people believe black is white, you claim 900% do.
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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
UEFA statement on Balogun case. "An unprecedented, incomprehensible and unjustifiable decision".
uefa.com
UEFA statement on the Balogun case
Statement on decision related to Folarin Balogun
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
The Belgian FA should not be left to fight this alone. It’s long past time for the English FA and others to make a stand.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Fifa clearly picking and choosing when and where to apply the rules
theguardian.com
Cristiano Ronaldo clear to start World Cup after Fifa suspends two games of his ban
Cristiano Ronaldo will serve the final two games of his ban only if he is guilty of a similar infringement in the next year
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
And this isn’t Gianni’s first rodeo
theguardian.com
Cristiano Ronaldo clear to start World Cup after Fifa suspends two games of his ban
Cristiano Ronaldo will serve the final two games of his ban only if he is guilty of a similar infringement in the next year
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
But then again…
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Life comes at you fast. Especially when the sports governing body is Fifa. #fifa #worldcup2026 #balogun #usmnt
forbes.com
Why The USMNT Can't Appeal Folarin Balogun's Red Card
The U.S. Men's National Team cannot appeal Folarin Balogun's red card or subsequent suspension from the Round of 16 game against Belgium at the World Cup.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Almost certainly unrelated.
givemesport.com
Donald Trump Administration Have Now Issued Strong Reaction to Folarin Balogun's Red Card
USMNT fans have urged Trump to intervene - and now the US Secretary of State has spoken out…
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
After inexplicably lifting Ronaldo’s suspension with little kickback Fifa seems to be getting a taste for wielding arbitrary power
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 05/07/2026
Fifa’s lifting of Ronaldo’s ban was equally corrupt.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Yes, playing outside Canada not the reason they’re donning black, just feel that as a host nation they should play at home!
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Tbf their last two games have been away from home
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Mexico host England at altitude in their final #worldcup2026 game at the Azteca, win or lose. Fellow host Canada are playing their second knockout game in a country that isn’t Canada. USA enjoy home advantage all the way. Some deal Fifa have concocted for 2 of the 3 hosts here #fifa #infantino #usa
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Black woman endures metro ride with masked racist muppets #usa #4thJuly #worldcup2026
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
And yet, beat England and Mexico’s reward is to no longer be able to host a game at the Azteca.
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Bruno G. He’s 28 until he’s 29
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Kangaroo down sport
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Mark Valentine @kickerbeat.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
Bukayo Saka was 19 when he took the last penalty against Italy in the final of the Euros. And we all know what happened next.
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