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Welsh Prime Minister Mark Drakeford responds to Infantino
First signs of fallout Infantino’s speech is by Welsh Prime Minister Mark Drakeford. Here’s what he has to say:
I had two thoughts when I heard that comment. First of all, I think there is an important point in being prepared to look back on our own history. Wales is an outgoing and inclusive country, and people’s rights really matter to us. But it wasn’t always the case. There have been times in our own history that what we have done, including what we have done in other parts of the world, fell short of the kind of beliefs and standards we hold today. So the time to look back on our own history is never wasted.
The second thing that came to mind when I heard what was said was that it reminded me of Healy’s First Law of the Hole. Some of you may remember Dennis Healy, the great labor politician. His first hole law was to stop digging when in a hole.
(via Reuters)
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Meanwhile, back in the Northern Premier League, here’s what it looks like:
Welsh Prime Minister Mark Drakeford responds to Infantino
First signs of fallout Infantino’s speech is by Welsh Prime Minister Mark Drakeford. Here’s what he has to say:
I had two thoughts when I heard that comment. First of all, I think there is an important point in being prepared to look back on our own history. Wales is an outgoing and inclusive country, and people’s rights really matter to us. But it wasn’t always the case. There have been times in our own history that what we have done, including what we have done in other parts of the world, fell short of the kind of beliefs and standards we hold today. So the time to look back on our own history is never wasted.
The second thing that came to my mind when I heard what was said was that it reminded me of Healy’s First Law of the Hole. His first hole law was to stop digging when in a hole.
(via Reuters)
For those who missed last night – Karim Benzema will be an injured World Cup XI automatic pick. In fact, N’Golo Kante and Paul Pogba were also part of that team. Luckily, they still maintain the Mbappe-Giroux partnership up front. Fraternite!
Fun facts: Raheem Sterling made his England debut alongside Leon Osman, Steven Caulker and Carl Jenkinson. Ten years later, he’s a senior figure on the team, battling young upstarts for his XI place in Southgate. He’s out of shape, but I’d like to keep him on my side tomorrow in front of Grealish and Rashford.
some have been pointed out Gianni’s speech yesterday was remarkably similar to one given by former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2017.
Brazilian coach at the World Cup – What’s the toughest job in football? Fortunately, their current bosses seem to have a healthy perspective. “Whether I win or not, I want peace,” Tait says. “Be at peace with yourself. That is my great wish.”
something tells me That inner sense of peace may be a lot easier to find from the podium of champions on December 18th. Read the full interview here:
wales world cup I will start working on it tomorrow evening. Here, former winger Terry Medwin remembers his country’s first and last appearance in the tournament when he was knocked out by an unknown 17-year-old called Pele.
Now. That Infantino speech? “Today I feel Qatar,” the 52-year-old Swiss-Italian man said yesterday. “Today I feel Arabic. Today I feel African. Today I feel gay. Today I feel disabled. Today I feel like a migrant worker.”
apparently It’s not a Gervais-esque transmission of modern identity politics, but a serious plea for open-mindedness and unity over the course of this tournament. here is our report, Here’s Bernie Ronay’s takeWhen Here’s our internal fact-check About what was said exactly. Are we too harsh on Gianni, or is there somewhere a core of half-decent points clumsily served? welcome your thoughts.
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“It would be great World Cup so far – of course. ” Gianni Infantino’s words about the events before the ball was kicked by crime, corruption and death – yet the least controversial statement of yesterday’s grand speech. (More on this later.)
today, at least Let’s test his theory. that’s right. Twelve years after the World Cup was awarded to Qatar, his day has finally come, in a decision that left even David Beckham speechless.
‘Focus on football’ Another favorite Infantino Directive. We can do a little bit of that this afternoon when the host nation takes on Ecuador at the gleaming new Al Bait Stadium. And if the prospect of rocking .
but before that There’s a continuous stream of news, previews, build-ups, correspondence, interviews, debates, quarrels, skirmishes, protests, trivia, recollections, hopes, dreams, regrets, and even a little bit of football from this weirdest World Cup. . Do you have any of the above?Please send via e-mail.
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