Darren Tulett
@darrentulett.bsky.social
Sports reporter. TV presenter. Brit in France.
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Darren Tulett
@darrentulett.bsky.social
· Dec 10
Les Matchs de ma Vie with Darren Tulett
Émission du genre Football· 51 épisodes · Chaque semaine
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Will Still on Steven Gerrard, West Ham, Sunday roasts and travelling with his older brother Ed to see three games a weekend during his Belgian adolescence 🤩
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Lecture du weekend 🤩 Merci à Chérif Ghemmour et les amis @so-foot.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Lecture du weekend 🤩 Merci à Chérif Ghemmour et les amis @so-foot.bsky.social
Tough job. Someone’s gotta do it.
Brenners Park, Baden-Baden, may be the poshest hotel in Germany's poshest resort. Its story is a potted history of the global elite since 1872. I become the nearest thing to an ordinary person ever to darken its towels (and lose at roulette, like Dostoevsky) @financialtimes.com on.ft.com/4gOoCHW
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October 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Tough job. Someone’s gotta do it.
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Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Reform UK's ex-Wales leader Nathan Gill admits pro-Russia bribery
Nathan Gill admits eight charges of bribery while being a Member of the European Parliament.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Nathan Gill is no fringe politician.
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
He was the leader of the Reform Party and before that UKIP in Wales.
A Brexit Party MEP.
A friend and ally of Nigel Farage, who in 2016 called him:
"terrific," and "as honest as the day is long."
This is a MASSIVE story
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Amazing how those democratic lawmakers who were hunted down in their homes in the middle of the night in Minnesota weren’t a watershed moment of political violence, huh?
The assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk marks a watershed moment in a surge of US political violence, one that some experts fear will inflame an already-fractured country and inspire more unrest reut.rs/41PWH4l
Nation on edge: Experts warn of “vicious spiral" in political violence after Kirk killing
The assassination of right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk marks a watershed moment in a surge of U.S. political violence, one that some experts fear will inflame an already-fractured country and inspire more unrest.
reut.rs
September 11, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Amazing how those democratic lawmakers who were hunted down in their homes in the middle of the night in Minnesota weren’t a watershed moment of political violence, huh?
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Have lunch with me or any number of top @FT colleagues AND help fund the Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign. Bid in the auction here app.galabid.com/ftflicluncha... Lunch with me is at Quo Vadis in London so why wait?
September 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Have lunch with me or any number of top @FT colleagues AND help fund the Financial Literacy & Inclusion Campaign. Bid in the auction here app.galabid.com/ftflicluncha... Lunch with me is at Quo Vadis in London so why wait?
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"Game Over Greed": NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani launches petition to Fifa to "end dynamic pricing, cap resale price of WC tickets and set aside tickets for local residents". www.zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
Sign the Petition!
Tell FIFA to end dynamic pricing, cap resale prices, and reserve tickets for New Yorkers.
www.zohranfornyc.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:36 AM
"Game Over Greed": NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani launches petition to Fifa to "end dynamic pricing, cap resale price of WC tickets and set aside tickets for local residents". www.zohranfornyc.com/gameovergreed
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World Cup’s dynamic pricing model lays bare Fifa’s singular motive: profit, at all costs
World Cup’s dynamic pricing model lays bare Fifa’s singular motive: profit, at all costs
At one point not long ago, the world governing body at least tried to look like it cared about growing the game worldwide. Not any more
If there’s the tiniest sliver of an upside to the latest news about ticketing for the 2026 World Cup, it’s that we can finally dispense with the pretense that Fifa is interested in growing the game any more.
Fifa confirmed on Wednesday that it will, for the first time, use a dynamic ticket pricing model for the tournament, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada. While tickets will initially range from $60 for the cheap seats in some group-stage matches to $6,730 for the best vantage point at the final, those prices will then be algorithmically handed over to the market to respond to demand, which will probably cause them to skyrocket. After all, the first tranche of tickets goes on sale through an application and lottery system next week, but the World Cup draw will not take place until December. The gap between ticket sales and the assignment of teams to those actual matches all but guarantees a surge of demand for a diminished supply. Continue reading...
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September 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
World Cup’s dynamic pricing model lays bare Fifa’s singular motive: profit, at all costs
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New.
Giacomo Angelini may be the new owner of Standard de Liège but his ‘takeover’ was funded entirely by A-CAP. How is this possible, and what does it mean for the Pro League club?
By @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/09/03/s...
Giacomo Angelini may be the new owner of Standard de Liège but his ‘takeover’ was funded entirely by A-CAP. How is this possible, and what does it mean for the Pro League club?
By @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/09/03/s...
Standard operating procedures - josimarfootball.com
Giacomo Angelini may be the new owner of Standard de Liège but his ‘takeover’ was funded entirely by A-CAP. How is this possible, and what does it mean for the Pro League club?
josimarfootball.com
September 3, 2025 at 10:04 AM
New.
Giacomo Angelini may be the new owner of Standard de Liège but his ‘takeover’ was funded entirely by A-CAP. How is this possible, and what does it mean for the Pro League club?
By @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/09/03/s...
Giacomo Angelini may be the new owner of Standard de Liège but his ‘takeover’ was funded entirely by A-CAP. How is this possible, and what does it mean for the Pro League club?
By @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/09/03/s...
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New.
The 2010 Fifa World Cup official anthem “Waka Waka” was meant to raise a fortune for African charities, but no money has been forthcoming since 2014. Josimar can tell where some of the missing millions have gone.
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/08/19/l...
The 2010 Fifa World Cup official anthem “Waka Waka” was meant to raise a fortune for African charities, but no money has been forthcoming since 2014. Josimar can tell where some of the missing millions have gone.
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/08/19/l...
Live raid - josimarfootball.com
The 2010 Fifa World Cup official anthem "Waka Waka" was meant to raise a fortune for African charities, but no money has been forthcoming since 2014. Josimar can tell where some of the missing million...
josimarfootball.com
August 19, 2025 at 8:15 AM
New.
The 2010 Fifa World Cup official anthem “Waka Waka” was meant to raise a fortune for African charities, but no money has been forthcoming since 2014. Josimar can tell where some of the missing millions have gone.
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/08/19/l...
The 2010 Fifa World Cup official anthem “Waka Waka” was meant to raise a fortune for African charities, but no money has been forthcoming since 2014. Josimar can tell where some of the missing millions have gone.
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/08/19/l...
Such a stylish guy. Met him once on the Eurostar and he said « Nice shoes » to me. Remains a life highlight.
Terence Stamp, the magnetic British actor whose memorable film roles included “Billy Budd,” The Collector,” and “Superman,” died on Sunday. He was 87. nyti.ms/41d6v8d
August 18, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Such a stylish guy. Met him once on the Eurostar and he said « Nice shoes » to me. Remains a life highlight.
Very informative and perhaps the most depressing thing l’ve read for a while, which is saying a lot.
Nearly 50% of all owners of Premier League clubs are now from the United States.
Less than 25% are from the United Kingdom.
@cweatherspoon.bsky.social breaks down the Premier League’s owners — and their nationalities.
Less than 25% are from the United Kingdom.
@cweatherspoon.bsky.social breaks down the Premier League’s owners — and their nationalities.
Who owns your Premier League club? And what else do they own?
The BookKeeper, The Athletic's dedicated football finance expert, breaks down the ownership structure of all 20 Premier League clubs
www.nytimes.com
August 15, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Very informative and perhaps the most depressing thing l’ve read for a while, which is saying a lot.
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Lots to be excited about as the new #Ligue1 season kicks off in Rennes tonight 🔥🔥
Read the first article from my new 'Inside French Football' column looking at the big talking points.
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Read the first article from my new 'Inside French Football' column looking at the big talking points.
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August 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Lots to be excited about as the new #Ligue1 season kicks off in Rennes tonight 🔥🔥
Read the first article from my new 'Inside French Football' column looking at the big talking points.
Sign up below for weekly newsletters, articles, videos & podcasts ✍️🎙️
open.substack.com/pub/mattspir...
Read the first article from my new 'Inside French Football' column looking at the big talking points.
Sign up below for weekly newsletters, articles, videos & podcasts ✍️🎙️
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On the subject of Premier League merilly carrying on taking the millions of illegal sports-betting operators right under the nose of the Great Britain Gambling Commission, see our latest on the subject in @josimarfootball.bsky.social.
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/29/p...
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Plus ça change - josimarfootball.com
Money-laundering, scamming, cyber slavery compounds and appalling human rights abuses are no obstacles for Premier League clubs looking for betting partners – or the UK regulator.
josimarfootball.com
August 13, 2025 at 1:19 PM
On the subject of Premier League merilly carrying on taking the millions of illegal sports-betting operators right under the nose of the Great Britain Gambling Commission, see our latest on the subject in @josimarfootball.bsky.social.
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/29/p...
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/29/p...
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New for @sport.theguardian.com: Mouscron, Bordeaux, Boavista. How come it that every club Gérard Lopez is involved in seems to crumble into dust?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
How Boavista became the latest club to sink into crisis under Gérard López
The businessman is continuing his involvement in football despite a trail of misery, including at Mouscron and Bordeaux
www.theguardian.com
August 7, 2025 at 11:32 AM
New for @sport.theguardian.com: Mouscron, Bordeaux, Boavista. How come it that every club Gérard Lopez is involved in seems to crumble into dust?
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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My new book World Cup Fever (about my nine World Cups and much more) is out in October. Pre-order it from Waterstones now to get 25% off RRP. Enter ‘SUMMER25’ at checkout to redeem the offer. Offer runs between now and 23:59 on July 31. #WPreorder www.waterstones.com/book/world-c...
World Cup Fever by Simon Kuper | Waterstones
Buy World Cup Fever by Simon Kuper from Waterstones today! Click and Collect from your local Waterstones or get FREE UK delivery on orders over £25.
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July 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
My new book World Cup Fever (about my nine World Cups and much more) is out in October. Pre-order it from Waterstones now to get 25% off RRP. Enter ‘SUMMER25’ at checkout to redeem the offer. Offer runs between now and 23:59 on July 31. #WPreorder www.waterstones.com/book/world-c...
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New.
Leicester were set to unveil their kit for the new season last week, but the announcement was postponed. Was it because their new sponsor KBET is a hitherto unknown – and illegal – online bookmaker?
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/21/r...
Leicester were set to unveil their kit for the new season last week, but the announcement was postponed. Was it because their new sponsor KBET is a hitherto unknown – and illegal – online bookmaker?
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/21/r...
Running like a fox - josimarfootball.com
Leicester were set to unveil their kit for the new season last week, but the announcement was postponed. Was it because their new sponsor KBET is a hitherto unknown – and illegal – online bookmaker?
josimarfootball.com
July 21, 2025 at 2:23 PM
New.
Leicester were set to unveil their kit for the new season last week, but the announcement was postponed. Was it because their new sponsor KBET is a hitherto unknown – and illegal – online bookmaker?
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/21/r...
Leicester were set to unveil their kit for the new season last week, but the announcement was postponed. Was it because their new sponsor KBET is a hitherto unknown – and illegal – online bookmaker?
By @philippeauclair.bsky.social
josimarfootball.com/2025/07/21/r...
Indeed
If you’re watching on DAZN, reminder this is the network that has lost billions (with a b) on streaming sports and somehow found $1bn to pay FIFA for CWC that rest of market was ignoring at $500m all while putting French clubs on brink by pulling out of €500m TV deal. Oh Saudi invested $1bn in DAZN
June 15, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Indeed
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This is also our daughter's story, a very hard read for a parent. But I'm also so proud of Camille and Mo, who were willing to share it; and so angry with the UK governement, which is inflicting such pain on people whose only crime is to love the 'wrong' person. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
In limbo: families hoping for change to UK income rules for spousal visas
Photographer Frankie Mills documents the lives of nine families whose stories illustrate the human cost of this policy threshold
www.theguardian.com
June 10, 2025 at 12:42 PM
This is also our daughter's story, a very hard read for a parent. But I'm also so proud of Camille and Mo, who were willing to share it; and so angry with the UK governement, which is inflicting such pain on people whose only crime is to love the 'wrong' person. www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...
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This is the reason why our British daughter and her Mexican husband could not & still cannot live in her own country, which is what they wanted to do. They're self-employed artists, not wealthy enough. Theirs is one case among thousands of others, some of them tragic.
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Sign the Petition
Stop the Increase of UK Spouse Visa Financial Requirements
www.change.org
June 10, 2025 at 10:24 AM
This is the reason why our British daughter and her Mexican husband could not & still cannot live in her own country, which is what they wanted to do. They're self-employed artists, not wealthy enough. Theirs is one case among thousands of others, some of them tragic.
www.change.org/p/stop-the-i...
www.change.org/p/stop-the-i...
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Extraordinary news. TGP Europe, the company which enabled dozens of illegal Asian-facing sports betting operators to be registered in Great Britain - and sponsor PL clubs - has surrendered its licences. Good riddance.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-regis...
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-regis...
TGP Europe Limited - Licence summary
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk
May 16, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Extraordinary news. TGP Europe, the company which enabled dozens of illegal Asian-facing sports betting operators to be registered in Great Britain - and sponsor PL clubs - has surrendered its licences. Good riddance.
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-regis...
www.gamblingcommission.gov.uk/public-regis...
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It's a myth that footballers now play more games than before. What changed isn't the number of minutes - it's the intensity. Especially at Spurs. Me, leaning on findings by the brilliant @jburnmurdoch.ft.com on.ft.com/3SB2HJ1
Injury time — the hidden shift in player workload
[FREE TO READ] Footballers may not be playing more games, but their time on the pitch has become far more demanding
on.ft.com
May 15, 2025 at 10:59 AM
It's a myth that footballers now play more games than before. What changed isn't the number of minutes - it's the intensity. Especially at Spurs. Me, leaning on findings by the brilliant @jburnmurdoch.ft.com on.ft.com/3SB2HJ1
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Remember 777 Partners? This is where the former owners of Standard, Genoa, Vasco, Red Star and Hertha (and near-owners of Everton FC) are now - in a twilight zone of their own making. By @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and myself for @josimarfootball.bsky.social.
josimarfootball.com/2025/05/02/u...
josimarfootball.com/2025/05/02/u...
U.S. Steal - josimarfootball.com
Whatever happened to 777 Partners? The company still exists, though their website has gone dark, they are losing court cases, and a former employee has testified under oath accusing them of “stealing”...
josimarfootball.com
May 2, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Remember 777 Partners? This is where the former owners of Standard, Genoa, Vasco, Red Star and Hertha (and near-owners of Everton FC) are now - in a twilight zone of their own making. By @pbsportswriter.bsky.social and myself for @josimarfootball.bsky.social.
josimarfootball.com/2025/05/02/u...
josimarfootball.com/2025/05/02/u...
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Part 3 of 4 of the special report @stevemenary.bsky.social and I have devoted to multi-club ownership for @playthegame-org.bsky.social. This time, how MCO networks are both so fluid and so opaque that they escape detection - and oversight. www.playthegame.org/news/water-t...
Water through a sieve: The rise of untraceable power in football's MCO era
From LA to Lausanne, billionaires, private equity, and secretive funds have created a web of influence across clubs in structures that are too fluid to follow and too complex to regulate.
www.playthegame.org
April 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Part 3 of 4 of the special report @stevemenary.bsky.social and I have devoted to multi-club ownership for @playthegame-org.bsky.social. This time, how MCO networks are both so fluid and so opaque that they escape detection - and oversight. www.playthegame.org/news/water-t...