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26.06.26 - 17:33
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World Cup Pundit Branded Racist For Calling African Team′s Performance "Wild" (ZeroHedge)
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World Cup Pundit Branded Racist For Calling African Team's Performance "Wild"
Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity News,
Bastian Schweinsteiger, the former Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Germany midfielder, has been accused of racism by Ivory Coast manager Emerse Fae for comments he made as a pundit ahead of one of the team's 2026 World Cup matches.
While previewing Germany's group-stage match against Ivory Coast, Schweinsteiger described the opponents' style as "a bit African football, a bit unorthodox, a bit wild, a bit perhaps also not so conditioned by tactics" and warned that Germany "must be prepared for it to be unpredictable."
The accusation has ignited debate over whether pundits can still describe regional playing styles without facing bigotry charges. Schweinsteiger was performing the basic job of a television analyst: giving viewers a clear picture of what to expect from an opponent known for athleticism and direct play. Instead of focusing...
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04.06.26 - 14:48
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Glazer Family Members Said to Study Manchester United Stake Sale (Bloomberg)
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Some members of the billionaire Glazer family have been debating whether to sell their stake in Manchester United FC, after more than 20 years of ownership that has often been blighted by fan protest, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. Several stakeholders in the US-based Glazer family have been studying the possibility of divesting part or all of their holdings in the English Premier League football club, according to the people.
Deliberations come as Manchester United's owners face a potential multibillion-pound bill to redevelop the club's famous Old Trafford stadium in the coming years. On the other hand, the club's recent qualification for the lucrative UEFA Champions League comes with fresh earnings potential, providing incentive to remain invested.
Bloomberg's Tiwa Adebayo joined "The Pulse with Francine Lacqua" to discuss. (Source: Bloomberg)...
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27.05.26 - 17:12
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Manchester United take £22m hit from sacking of Ruben Amorim (The Guardian)
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On-pitch performance and cost-cutting help to halve pre-tax losses to £18m in the first nine months of the yearManchester United have taken a £22m hit from the sacking of former manager Ruben Amorim but cut their losses in half thanks to improved performance on the pitch and the cost-cutting zeal of their co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.United's successful pursuit of Champions League football under Michael Carrick drove a 57% rise in broadcast income during the third quarter of the financial year to nearly £65m, as more of the club's games were picked for TV. Continue reading......
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