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So, FIFA has again weaseled out of its obligations, postponing this meeting until August (after Israel flies the flag of genocide at the Olympics). Its evasions underscore our point that FIFA will do the right thing only when mass protest leaves it no choice

‘Women weren’t allowed to run further than 200 metres at the Olympics until 1960 (they ran the 800 metres in 1928, but were said to be exhausted by it; the 10,000 metres and the marathon weren’t added until the 1980s).’ David Goldblatt: lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/…

Spoke earlier today to Al Jazeera PR about FairSquare report calling on FIFA to suspend or expel the Israel Football Association. FIFA has yet again, and with highly dubious reasoning, delayed making a decision.

“The Olympics face the same problems as many other established institutions,” warns David Goldblatt. “In their current form they are simply not compatible with a sustainable society and a habitable planet” econ.st/3y7hkNF

A sports boycott is no silver bullet to end Israel’s campaign in Gaza or its long-term denial of Palestinian rights. But it could have a very real social impact, Daniel Levy and Tony Karon argue. foreignpolicy.com/2024/07/16/isr…

Proud to be a co-founder of Champions For Earth as they launch their manifesto. Sport has a great power. It's time to step and use that power for the planet, for the future of sport and for all life.

‘The world’s sporting federations have turned a blind eye to psychologically and sexually abusive coaching practices and have failed to safeguard the athletes in their charge. The IOC’s response has been pitiful.’ @davidsgoldblatt on the Olympics: lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/…

‘Football means something to much of the world, while the core sports of the Olympic spectacle – athletics, aquatics and gymnastics – do not.’ Why does no one want to host the Olympics? David Goldblatt on the decline of the Games: lrb.co.uk/the-paper/v46/…

"it is likely that our collective experiences of a number of popular sporting events will be altered in the coming decades due to increased global temperature" says Met Office in 👇

As the Paris Olympics opens, super pleased that 'Sporting Tales' is now available. As Jasmin Paris, champion ultra-runner, says “Sport is losing to climate breakdown, can it rise to the occasion. These tales of hope make me think so.” 👇cooldownnetwork @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social amazon.co.uk/Sporting-Tales…

Promoting fossil fuels means more summer rain Gianni! We tried to tell you ☔️ 🌍🤦‍♂️

🚨 Temperatures at the Olympic Games in Paris will soar to 35°C+ today. As the climate continues to warm, this fatal level of heat has become disturbingly common. Despite this, the Olympics continues to promote the polluting industries most responsible. 🧵 #Olympics

A scene in the opening ceremony of the Paris #Olympics has angered many for appearing to mock religious symbols. Others say it was a display of inclusivity. 🎧 #InsideStory hears from Simon Kuper, David Goldblatt and Gerard O'Connell: listen.aj.audio/IoQE9Dew

"Climate crisis to blame for delay to triathlon, say Paris Olympic organisers" This being so, should the Olympics let itself be used as a billboard to promote major climate polluters such as sponsors Toyota & Air France? cooldownnetwork @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social theguardian.com/sport/article/…

Scandals have rocked the #football world, from the Qatar World Cup controversy to fan outrage at the European Super League announcement. Jan Zglinski LSE Law School says introducing new football laws can help problems affecting the game. #LSEResearchForTheWorld lse.ac.uk/research/resea…

This blog I wrote for cooldownnetwork @cooldownnetwork.bsky.social sets out the context for the Champions for Earth 🌍 Manifesto, which calls on sport leadership to step up and squarely face the challenge of the climate and ecological emergency facing all life on Earth (and sport). cooldownclimate.org/latest/manifes…

Team GB was an Olympic triumph of public spending. Now can we please invest in everyone else | David Goldblatt theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Big clubs love short flights, but this season they won’t go under the radar! ✈️❌ We’ll be encouraging teams to cut their pollution by awarding the @BlackBootTrophy to the clubs and players who fly the most. This is the trophy that no-one wants to win.

'The funniest, smartest book on the language of football. It sends out a message, silences the doubters and lets its football do the talking... a Rolls-Royce of a book." David Goldblatt Pre-order today Adam Hurrey's #ExtraTimeBeckons⚽ geni.us/ExtraTimeBecko…