Nomadic journalist. Mostly sports. As published by The Times, BBC, Vice, The National, Bloomberg, Newsweek, Herald, and others. Falo português.
Brazil / UAE / Scotland
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I visited Nova Venécia, hometown of @Richarlison97, and spoke to those who knew him best: family, friends, teachers, coaches. Boy, did they have some stories to share. bbc.com/sport/football/61245… #EFC – at Nova Venécia, Brasil
ALT Photo of Richarlison’s school in Bairro Rúbia, Nova Venécia.
ALT Image of Richarlison’s dad, Antonio, dressed in training kit of Nova Venécia FC
ALT The murky canal that scythes through the middle of Nova Venécia
ALT A Nova Venécia FC branded cup and a business card from the Cidade Hotel, which Richarlison now owns.
Wrote a few words about spending time amid the Tartan Army up in Boston. From jobbie lickers to 'Joe Maginn', it's difficult to know who enjoyed themselves more. #Scotland
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Haaland scores a brace, bags Man of the Match on his World Cup debut, then insists: “No, I’m not the best goalscorer in the world.” #StayHumble #IRQNOR – at Foxborough, MA
The Haitians may be outnumbered here in Boston, but those who are here have brought their brass, drums and rhythm. 🇭🇹 – at Boston, MA
#Canada and the #UnitedStates both in action today. As good a time as any to return to this piece I wrote for BBC Sport seven (!) years ago about the young players with one eye on this #WorldCup. Both could see minutes today.
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Gary Meenaghan retweeted
Don't know if this is common knowledge, but the BBC has produced a spoiler-free link to watch World Cup match highlights without knowing the score.
Simply go here:
bbc.com/nospoilers
In 2004, I landed in Kansas to study journalism at #KU. Knowing nobody and milling around the airport, a random family quickly took me under their wing and drove me the 50 miles to #Lawrence. Amazing city with wholesome, friendly people - many of whom remain friends 22 yrs later.
Have been in North America now for a little less than 48 hours. Going to use this thread to jot down a few observations from my notebook: At Miami airport, it took 2.5 hours for 300 or so non-Americans to get through immigration. Spotted only one football shirt though: S. Africa.
Few cities have more World Cup heritage than CDMX, home of Estadio Azteca (rebranded this month as Estadio Ciudad de Mexico). Pelé and Maradona both lifted the trophy here. More history to be made tomorrow as it becomes first stadium to host three World Cup openers. #MEXRSA
Gotta love a World Cup poster. At Miami International Airport, #FWC26 posters designed by local school kids are on display. Some are hugely impressive. – at Miami, FL
A veteran Argentine playing for Inter Miami secured man of the match… but it wasn’t who you would expect. (Bonus point if you can tell me why he was at Wembley in 2014). #SUFC
Al Ahly spoil Lionel Messi's party as Club World Cup opener against Inter Miami ends in stalemate | The National thenationalnews.com/sport/fo…
And while I’m here spreading the love (because if there’s one thing this world needs it’s more love), my cousin @CammyGreenlees has launched a new outlet for the match-going football fan. Check out @TheConcourseMag to find out more.