Kevin Scott
@kev-scott.bsky.social
Part of @thepitchinspection.bsky.social
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FIFA Peace Prize to Trump
Trump calling Infantino “my boy”
Infantino invited to The White House more times than any world leader
FIFA HQ in NY is in Trump Tower
Infantino calling Eric Trump his “dear friend”
Ivanka Trump on board of FIFA charity
What needs to change?
New Substack long read ⤵️
Trump calling Infantino “my boy”
Infantino invited to The White House more times than any world leader
FIFA HQ in NY is in Trump Tower
Infantino calling Eric Trump his “dear friend”
Ivanka Trump on board of FIFA charity
What needs to change?
New Substack long read ⤵️
As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?
Our latest substack long read.
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Our latest substack long read.
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Gianni Infantino - "The Emperor of Football"
As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?
open.substack.com
December 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
FIFA Peace Prize to Trump
Trump calling Infantino “my boy”
Infantino invited to The White House more times than any world leader
FIFA HQ in NY is in Trump Tower
Infantino calling Eric Trump his “dear friend”
Ivanka Trump on board of FIFA charity
What needs to change?
New Substack long read ⤵️
Trump calling Infantino “my boy”
Infantino invited to The White House more times than any world leader
FIFA HQ in NY is in Trump Tower
Infantino calling Eric Trump his “dear friend”
Ivanka Trump on board of FIFA charity
What needs to change?
New Substack long read ⤵️
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As Trump and Infantino work the red carpet, bragging about setting records for ticket prices.
(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
1/10
(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
1/10
December 7, 2025 at 2:09 AM
As Trump and Infantino work the red carpet, bragging about setting records for ticket prices.
(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
1/10
(video below)
Lets break down what “record prices" really mean for football fans and host countries.
An important thread.
1/10
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As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?
Our latest substack long read.
Read | Share | Comment
open.substack.com/pub/thepitch...
Our latest substack long read.
Read | Share | Comment
open.substack.com/pub/thepitch...
Gianni Infantino - "The Emperor of Football"
As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 11:46 PM
As FIFA President Gianni Infantino strengthens his ties with the Trump family and other global autocrats, this question needs answering; Is now the time for FIFA Reform 2.0?
Our latest substack long read.
Read | Share | Comment
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Our latest substack long read.
Read | Share | Comment
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@hrw.org has documented the case of a man who was arrested at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, which he had been attending with his young sons, and deported. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup
The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 20...
www.hrw.org
December 3, 2025 at 2:41 PM
@hrw.org has documented the case of a man who was arrested at the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, which he had been attending with his young sons, and deported. www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
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www.nytimes.com/athletic/683... UEFA held meetings with pro-Palestinian campaign over possible Israel suspension after ceasefire
December 1, 2025 at 2:55 PM
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683... UEFA held meetings with pro-Palestinian campaign over possible Israel suspension after ceasefire
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1/2 Policing Minister, West Midlands Police and PCC questioned on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban by the Home Affairs Committee.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
December 1, 2025 at 1:56 PM
1/2 Policing Minister, West Midlands Police and PCC questioned on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan ban by the Home Affairs Committee.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
So many conflicts of interest between UK politicians and Israel.
A farce.
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Samuel Eto'o won reelection as president of Cameroon's FA.
Here is a reminder of why he should be nowhere near that position - or any position in football.
sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Here is a reminder of why he should be nowhere near that position - or any position in football.
sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
EXCLUSIVE: Cameroon legend Eto'o facing US probe for fraud after 'stealing' $600k
The three-times Champions League winner and all-time top scorer in the history of AFCON has a troubling history as a football administrator, and faces new allegations
sportingintelligence832.substack.com
November 29, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Samuel Eto'o won reelection as president of Cameroon's FA.
Here is a reminder of why he should be nowhere near that position - or any position in football.
sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
Here is a reminder of why he should be nowhere near that position - or any position in football.
sportingintelligence832.substack.com/p/exclusive-...
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🚨No other country in the world set up an unlawful VIP lane to buy PPE during the pandemic.
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
🚨No other country in the world set up an unlawful VIP lane to buy PPE during the pandemic.
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
£10billion+ of tax payers money wasted.
1million pallets of PPE incinerated.
🎥Watch the film here ⤵️
www.itv.com/watch/the-co...
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Absolutely unbelievable story of negligence and greed, with Barca signing a deal with a crypto firm that, while it may not be a fraud, it is so opaque that there's no way for fans to assure themselves that it's not.
www.ft.com/content/9fb4...
www.ft.com/content/9fb4...
FC Barcelona’s tie-up with Samoa-based crypto start-up sparks backlash
Heavily indebted club faces accusations of desperation over sponsorship deal with little-known firm Zero-Knowledge Proof
www.ft.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Absolutely unbelievable story of negligence and greed, with Barca signing a deal with a crypto firm that, while it may not be a fraud, it is so opaque that there's no way for fans to assure themselves that it's not.
www.ft.com/content/9fb4...
www.ft.com/content/9fb4...
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2/2
Opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches does not mask the fact FIFA have remained silent for over 12 years on legitimate reasons to sanction Israeli football.
Blood Money.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches does not mask the fact FIFA have remained silent for over 12 years on legitimate reasons to sanction Israeli football.
Blood Money.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
FIFA and Swiss government join forces to build football infrastructure for children in the Middle East
Co-financed by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), FIFA is set to take an important first step in helping the football infrastructure by opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches in the ...
inside.fifa.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
2/2
Opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches does not mask the fact FIFA have remained silent for over 12 years on legitimate reasons to sanction Israeli football.
Blood Money.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
Opening two FIFA Arena mini-pitches does not mask the fact FIFA have remained silent for over 12 years on legitimate reasons to sanction Israeli football.
Blood Money.
inside.fifa.com/organisation...
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1/2
A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
Sanction Israeli football now. FIFA / UEFA must act. Like/Share video #football #news #worldcup
YouTube video by The Pitch Inspection
youtube.com
November 27, 2025 at 11:31 AM
1/2
A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
A new low by Infantino.
FIFA / Infantino: “We will help rebuild all football facilities in Gaza and Palestine."
Yet does not mention Israel once in his disgraceful publicity stunt.
A reminder of the damage caused to Gaza’s football facilities by Israel.
youtube.com/shorts/yqW2o...
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Just another week in Fifaland.
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Cristiano Ronaldo clear to start World Cup after Fifa suspends two games of his ban
Cristiano Ronaldo will serve the final two games of his ban only if he is guilty of a similar infringement in the next year
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Just another week in Fifaland.
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
Opaque $1 billion Saudi-led development fund, Infantino promising a new stadium in Lebanon after receiving Lebanese citizenship...and now, by the looks of it, rigging their own tournament.
www.theguardian.com/football/202...
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This is great work by @steffndei.bsky.social and @playthegame-org.bsky.social , the article provides a detailed account of the current state of CAF.
A must read. ⤵️
A must read. ⤵️
Why do foreign-born players fill African football teams? A fascinating piece by @steffndei.bsky.social for @playthegame-org.bsky.social.
www.playthegame.org/news/behind-...
www.playthegame.org/news/behind-...
Behind the stadium boom: Why foreign-born players fill African football teams
A wave of stadium upgrades across Africa coincides with a growing share of Europe-born footballers representing African nations. Steffany Ndei examines how CAF regulations, state interests, and federa...
www.playthegame.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This is great work by @steffndei.bsky.social and @playthegame-org.bsky.social , the article provides a detailed account of the current state of CAF.
A must read. ⤵️
A must read. ⤵️
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FIFA / Infantino breach of FIFA statutes example number 9,455,939…
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
FIFA chose to have World Cup draw at the Kennedy Center, which has been taken over by Trump and allies. And now the rental agreement - &, for reasons nobody will explain, a fifa “sponsorship” of the center - is under scrutiny.
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
With @henrybushnell.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/683...
Explained: Why FIFA's 2026 World Cup draw is at the heart of a political controversy
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:01 PM
FIFA / Infantino breach of FIFA statutes example number 9,455,939…
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
When will credible football leaders step up and challenge Infantino’s leadership and ethics?
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Infantino with his daily reminder of how politically neutral he and FIFA are these days, going on record during an interview with BEIN saying..
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
Gianni Infantino talks Qatar, growth, and the next chapter for football in the Middle East!
YouTube video by beIN SPORTS Australia
youtu.be
November 25, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Infantino with his daily reminder of how politically neutral he and FIFA are these days, going on record during an interview with BEIN saying..
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
“I would organise the next 10 World Cups in Qatar….if it was down to me”
youtu.be/bBC20H7DPZg?...
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2/5 Infantino thanking Trump and glad to be “At Home” at the White House…
Thread.
Thread.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
2/5 Infantino thanking Trump and glad to be “At Home” at the White House…
Thread.
Thread.
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5/5
Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
5/5
Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
Trump on World Cup Host Country Mexico.
Thread.
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4/5
Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
4/5
Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
Trump on moving games away from host city Seattle..
Thread.
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3/5 Infantino looking very nervous as Trump & Noem talk about Venezuelan gangs…a reminder Venuzeula are a FIFA member…
Thread
Thread
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
3/5 Infantino looking very nervous as Trump & Noem talk about Venezuelan gangs…a reminder Venuzeula are a FIFA member…
Thread
Thread
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino once again at the White House and once again ignoring FIFAs political neutrality rules.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
FIFA President Gianni Infantino once again at the White House and once again ignoring FIFAs political neutrality rules.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
Summary of video highlights below.
1/5 Trump gloating about record ticket sales at the most unaffordable World Cup of all time.
Thread of 5 videos.
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FIFA stepping up its action against abuse / racism on social media.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
November 17, 2025 at 11:04 AM
FIFA stepping up its action against abuse / racism on social media.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
Hard to take Infantino seriously on this when the person who is likely to win his / FIFA’s Inaugural Peace Prize is responsible for routinely posting disturbing, racist and divisive social media posts.
I guess mates don’t count.
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Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Amazon announced 14,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $40M last year.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
UPS announced 48,000 layoffs. Its CEO made over $24M last year.
Intel announced 20,000 layoffs. Its new CEO's pay package is valued at nearly $69M.
This is what I mean when I say the system is rigged.
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Want to look through Jeffrey Epstein’s documents yourself?
We published a searchable database of the entire set of new Epstein files and emails.
Despite Trump saying this is a scam, Trump is mentioned more than anyone else. Search for yourself here: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
We published a searchable database of the entire set of new Epstein files and emails.
Despite Trump saying this is a scam, Trump is mentioned more than anyone else. Search for yourself here: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
November 14, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Want to look through Jeffrey Epstein’s documents yourself?
We published a searchable database of the entire set of new Epstein files and emails.
Despite Trump saying this is a scam, Trump is mentioned more than anyone else. Search for yourself here: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
We published a searchable database of the entire set of new Epstein files and emails.
Despite Trump saying this is a scam, Trump is mentioned more than anyone else. Search for yourself here: journaliststudio.google.com/pinpoint/sea...
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🚨Latest release of Epstein files detail meetings with Qatar delegation (1/3) and meetings at the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia (2/3).
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨Latest release of Epstein files detail meetings with Qatar delegation (1/3) and meetings at the 2018 FIFA World Cup final in Russia (2/3).
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️
“The Qatarians, in some mild diplomatic discomfort, seemed most worried that their bid for the
World Cup might be compromised by bribery allegations.”
1/3🪡⤵️