Jules Boykoff
@julesboykoff.bsky.social
Political scientist. Poetry enthusiast. Author of Kicking (Duke UP, 2026); What Are the Olympics For? (Bristol UP 2024); NOlympians (Fernwood 2020); Power Games: A Political History of the Olympics (Verso 2016). www.julesboykoff.org
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Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
The FIFA-Trump grift continues: FIFA will use Kennedy Center free of charge for the World Cup draw on 5 December. The event will occupy much of the campus & displace planned performances www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
November 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
The FIFA-Trump grift continues: FIFA will use Kennedy Center free of charge for the World Cup draw on 5 December. The event will occupy much of the campus & displace planned performances www.washingtonpost.com/entertainmen...
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Olympic reform efforts are setting us up for a double disaster.
The writing is on the wall: people don’t want the Olympics in their city. But for the people of Los Angeles, LA28 brings the possibility of something even more alarming. What if the Olympics never left?
The writing is on the wall: people don’t want the Olympics in their city. But for the people of Los Angeles, LA28 brings the possibility of something even more alarming. What if the Olympics never left?
November 12, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Olympic reform efforts are setting us up for a double disaster.
The writing is on the wall: people don’t want the Olympics in their city. But for the people of Los Angeles, LA28 brings the possibility of something even more alarming. What if the Olympics never left?
The writing is on the wall: people don’t want the Olympics in their city. But for the people of Los Angeles, LA28 brings the possibility of something even more alarming. What if the Olympics never left?
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FIFA has raised ticket prices for dozens of 2026 World Cup games, in some cases by more than 20%.
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
2026 World Cup ticket prices jump; FIFA targets knockout rounds, USMNT games, cohosts
Another purchasing window has opened for 2026 World Cup tickets, and dynamic pricing is in full effect
www.nytimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:30 PM
FIFA has raised ticket prices for dozens of 2026 World Cup games, in some cases by more than 20%.
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
Most upper-deck tickets to the World Cup final are now $5,055 or $3,450.
Increases for two of three USMNT games.
Details @theathletic.com:
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The IOC is moving toward a blanket ban on trans women in women’s sport, under the “working group on the protection of women’s sport.” But a real consultation would never lead to this.
🔗Learn why this process has been flawed from the start: sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
🔗Learn why this process has been flawed from the start: sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
November 12, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The IOC is moving toward a blanket ban on trans women in women’s sport, under the “working group on the protection of women’s sport.” But a real consultation would never lead to this.
🔗Learn why this process has been flawed from the start: sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
🔗Learn why this process has been flawed from the start: sportandrightsalliance.org/olympics-sec...
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the police union is going to try to raid the Portland Clean Energy Fund via ballot initiative
Ballot Initiative Will Seek to Reroute 25% of Climate Tax Revenues to Hiring Police
A citizen ballot initiative backed by the Portland Police Association will seek to reroute 25% of revenues from the Portland Clean Energy Fund tax to fund the hiring of 400 additional police officers.
www.wweek.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:27 AM
the police union is going to try to raid the Portland Clean Energy Fund via ballot initiative
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Oh good lord can you imagine if he could knock Gianni down a peg or two 🙏🏼
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Oh good lord can you imagine if he could knock Gianni down a peg or two 🙏🏼
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If anyone can take on the structural monstrosity that is FIFA and win, it’s Zohran. #COYZ
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 10:21 AM
If anyone can take on the structural monstrosity that is FIFA and win, it’s Zohran. #COYZ
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FIFA is selling parking spots near 2026 World Cup stadiums for between $75 & $175 per spot & per gameday.
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⤵️
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
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FIFA’s next 2026 World Cup cash cow: Exorbitant parking prices
If you're paying to park at 2026 World Cup matches it'll cost you more than some match tickets at previous editions of the tournament
www.nytimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
FIFA is selling parking spots near 2026 World Cup stadiums for between $75 & $175 per spot & per gameday.
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⤵️
A 2026 parking pass alone, at $75 in the group stage, costs more than a Category 3 ticket to any group match at the 2022 World Cup, which was $69.
More from @henrybushnell.bsky.social ⤵️
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Awesome read. Reforming fifa is a massive undertaking and Mayor Momdani is well suited for the task.
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@julesboykoff.bsky.social + @theguardian.com = 🤘⭐️⭐️
Also...
@julesboykoff.bsky.social + @theguardian.com = 🤘⭐️⭐️
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Awesome read. Reforming fifa is a massive undertaking and Mayor Momdani is well suited for the task.
Also...
@julesboykoff.bsky.social + @theguardian.com = 🤘⭐️⭐️
Also...
@julesboykoff.bsky.social + @theguardian.com = 🤘⭐️⭐️
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Sports and politics don’t mix, they said.
Shut up and play, they said.
Shut up and play, they said.
Trump is in the booth on Fox's NFL broadcast attacking Biden. Woof for all involved.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Sports and politics don’t mix, they said.
Shut up and play, they said.
Shut up and play, they said.
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FIFA’s private Vegas buffet coming soon to Vancouver - courtesy of a small $650 million donation from the BC NDP government!
FIFA is a parastate that acts like a parasite, treating World Cup hosts like its own private Vegas buffet. Zohran Mamdani’s has a chance to challenge FIFA, grounding the fightback in his politically effective crisis-of- affordability approach targeting the 1% www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 11:36 PM
FIFA’s private Vegas buffet coming soon to Vancouver - courtesy of a small $650 million donation from the BC NDP government!
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'"If there is any way to terrify a despot, it is by dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.” [Mamdani] was alluding to Donald Trump, but the sentiment also applies to Fifa.' Excellent analysis and advice from @julesboykoff.bsky.social.
"Tax exemptions allow Fifa to suck vast amounts of money out of its hosts. The majority of the cost of preparing the tournament falls on hosts, while Fifa pockets all the revenue [from] broadcasting & marketing rights"said @ncgeehan.bsky.social @fairsq.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
'"If there is any way to terrify a despot, it is by dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.” [Mamdani] was alluding to Donald Trump, but the sentiment also applies to Fifa.' Excellent analysis and advice from @julesboykoff.bsky.social.
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A fantastic essay on the FIFA scandal that few know about, and the man best placed to expose it.
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 6:15 PM
A fantastic essay on the FIFA scandal that few know about, and the man best placed to expose it.
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"The pushback against Republican leadership, that's the thread common to all the victories from coast to coast, north to south, be it federal, be it state, be it mayoral races, school board races, referendums, you name it, the voters came out and voted against Republicans"
- @pamkeithdc.bsky.social
- @pamkeithdc.bsky.social
GLOBAL WARNING: Pam Keith (Ep 3)
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November 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
"The pushback against Republican leadership, that's the thread common to all the victories from coast to coast, north to south, be it federal, be it state, be it mayoral races, school board races, referendums, you name it, the voters came out and voted against Republicans"
- @pamkeithdc.bsky.social
- @pamkeithdc.bsky.social
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Another betting scandal is threatening the UFC's reputation. Yet with the FBI now headed by a Trump loyalist, any notion of a legitimate crackdown is not just improbable—it’s absurd.
www.sportspolitika.news/p/ufc-bettin...
www.sportspolitika.news/p/ufc-bettin...
The Ballad of the Fixed Fight
Another betting scandal is threatening the UFC's reputation. Yet with the FBI now headed by a Trump loyalist, any notion of a legitimate crackdown is not just improbable—it’s absurd.
www.sportspolitika.news
November 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Another betting scandal is threatening the UFC's reputation. Yet with the FBI now headed by a Trump loyalist, any notion of a legitimate crackdown is not just improbable—it’s absurd.
www.sportspolitika.news/p/ufc-bettin...
www.sportspolitika.news/p/ufc-bettin...
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“Fifa is a parastate that acts like a parasite, treating World Cup hosts like its own private Vegas buffet.”
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My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:54 PM
“Fifa is a parastate that acts like a parasite, treating World Cup hosts like its own private Vegas buffet.”
🔥🔥🔥🔥
🔥🔥🔥🔥
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Zohran Mamdani has upended US politics. Now he should take on Fifa | Jules Boykoff
New York’s mayor-elect has taken on powerful institutions. With the World Cup taking place in his city, he should challenge Fifa next
www.theguardian.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
My latest @theguardian.com: As a genuine soccer fan & generational political talent, freshly elected NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani might be able to achieve the unthinkable: force the FIFA behemoth to share its lucre by targeting its tax exemptions & extreme privilege www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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The Football Association of Ireland has approved a resolution to submit a formal motion to UEFA to suspend Israel.
www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
November 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
The Football Association of Ireland has approved a resolution to submit a formal motion to UEFA to suspend Israel.
www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
www.reuters.com/sports/socce...
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In this open access peer-reviewed article, I and 21 of my sports studies colleagues argue that Israel is committing athleticide in Gaza.
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
November 7, 2025 at 3:37 PM
In this open access peer-reviewed article, I and 21 of my sports studies colleagues argue that Israel is committing athleticide in Gaza.
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
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22 authors in a new OA peer-reviewed article in Soc of Sport Journal:
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
22 authors in a new OA peer-reviewed article in Soc of Sport Journal:
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
Israel is committing *athleticide* in Gaza, "an indispensable component of the overall genocidal campaign enforced by the Israeli settler colonial regime and bankrolled by the US."
journals.humankinetics.com/view/journal...
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This is abhorrent!!!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
Supreme Court allows Trump to enforce passport restrictions targeting transgender people
Trump is seeking to reverse a Biden policy that allowed transgender applicants to choose male, female or "X" as gender markers.
www.nbcnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is abhorrent!!!
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...
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this is actually impressive, making up a brand new nobel peace prize replacement is a genuine innovation in bribery
absolutely nobody does corruption like FIFA
absolutely nobody does corruption like FIFA
November 6, 2025 at 1:16 AM
this is actually impressive, making up a brand new nobel peace prize replacement is a genuine innovation in bribery
absolutely nobody does corruption like FIFA
absolutely nobody does corruption like FIFA
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Friends— here it is. Updated & expanded thanks to the space afforded to me in the @therumpus.net & the guidance of the brilliant @roxanegay.bsky.social’s edits. The win centers Muslims humanity — but what does that mean in a country that rejects that?
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...
November 5, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Friends— here it is. Updated & expanded thanks to the space afforded to me in the @therumpus.net & the guidance of the brilliant @roxanegay.bsky.social’s edits. The win centers Muslims humanity — but what does that mean in a country that rejects that?
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...
therumpus.net/2025/11/05/z...