England's shock defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016 is a wake-up call for the establishment to end its failed multicultural experiment, according to one leading political analyst.
Raymond Cist, from the conservative thinktank MigroWatch, says England's on-pitch communiction breakdown and tactical failure is symptomatic of the ethnic tensions prevalent in modern day Britain:
"One look at the Iceland team makes it apparent they are entirely free of non-European immigrants, meaning they are on the same cultural wavelength and therefore able to coordinate an effective plan of action. In contrast, the England players come from all four corners of the planet. This can lead to range of problems: Muslim players, for instance, are not allowed under sharia law to stand in an offside position prior to free kicks, nor use their left foot. In addition, all the isotonic sports drinks and half-time oranges have to be halal. I don't have a racist bone in my body, but quite frankly I feel it's time to end this insane programme of cultural assimilation."
He also went on to criticise the FA shortlist for Roy Hodgson's replacement as England manager, due to its inclusion of radical Islamic cleric Abu Hamza.
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Wednesday 29 June 2016
Wednesday 22 June 2016
Campaigners launch FIFA Leave manifesto
Prominent figures from English football yesterday launched a campaign manifesto for the FA to leave FIFA.
Inspired by the referendum on EU membership, the campaigners have outlined their plans to break away from the international governing body of football, describing it as a corrupt, bureaucratic behemoth that no longer represents its members interests.
Speaking at the campaign launch at London's Hard Rock Cafe, ex-Chelsea chairman Ken Bates told reporters and diners:
" We are sick and tired of paying for the Sepp Blatters of this world to swan around at our expense. Are we honestly expected to believe it's a coincidence that Germany keeps winning World Cups while England languishes in the shadows year after year? Enough is enough - we invented this game, and we want it back."
The campaign follows calls from former tennis ace Buster Mottram to restrict the number of unseeded foreign players allowed to enter Wimbledon each year due to concerns over terrorism.
Inspired by the referendum on EU membership, the campaigners have outlined their plans to break away from the international governing body of football, describing it as a corrupt, bureaucratic behemoth that no longer represents its members interests.
Speaking at the campaign launch at London's Hard Rock Cafe, ex-Chelsea chairman Ken Bates told reporters and diners:
" We are sick and tired of paying for the Sepp Blatters of this world to swan around at our expense. Are we honestly expected to believe it's a coincidence that Germany keeps winning World Cups while England languishes in the shadows year after year? Enough is enough - we invented this game, and we want it back."
The campaign follows calls from former tennis ace Buster Mottram to restrict the number of unseeded foreign players allowed to enter Wimbledon each year due to concerns over terrorism.
Monday 20 June 2016
South Africa wanted to host 1986 World Cup
Details have emerged of South Africa's failed bid to stage the 1986 World Cup finals at Sun City.
Newly unclassified documents reveal how the apartheid regime in Pretoria lobbied FIFA to accept Bophuthatswana - the supposedly independent homeland where Sun City was located - as a legitimate country capable of hosting football's premier event. South Africa itself was ineligible to host the World Cup due to suspension from FIFA, but its allies Israel and Malawi added weight to the proposal by having their delegates endorse it.
Chelsea chairman Ken Bates was paid an undisclosed amount of krugerrands to head a hospitality committee; leading FIFA delegates were flown out to Sun City, where they were treated to traditional African massages and music by resort regulars Queen and Rod Stewart.
An exhibition match between Bophuthatswana and a World XI, managed by Don Revie, was arranged but not played after several of the players opted for an elephant hunting trip instead.
However, in light of the international boycott of South Africa and pressure from anti-apartheid campaigners, FIFA decided against further consideration - a decision later described by former FIFA president João Havelange as the greatest regret of his career.
Newly unclassified documents reveal how the apartheid regime in Pretoria lobbied FIFA to accept Bophuthatswana - the supposedly independent homeland where Sun City was located - as a legitimate country capable of hosting football's premier event. South Africa itself was ineligible to host the World Cup due to suspension from FIFA, but its allies Israel and Malawi added weight to the proposal by having their delegates endorse it.
Chelsea chairman Ken Bates was paid an undisclosed amount of krugerrands to head a hospitality committee; leading FIFA delegates were flown out to Sun City, where they were treated to traditional African massages and music by resort regulars Queen and Rod Stewart.
An exhibition match between Bophuthatswana and a World XI, managed by Don Revie, was arranged but not played after several of the players opted for an elephant hunting trip instead.
However, in light of the international boycott of South Africa and pressure from anti-apartheid campaigners, FIFA decided against further consideration - a decision later described by former FIFA president João Havelange as the greatest regret of his career.
Thursday 16 June 2016
Police crackdown on fans of English ref
French police were left stunned when rioting fans in Saint-Étienne ahead of the Czech Republic's clash against Croatia turned out to belong to neither team, but were instead found to be fans of referee Mark Clattenburg, due to officiate the match on Friday evening.
Tear gas was dispersed as Clattenburg's supporters, dressed in black referee shirts, smashed windows and damaged street furniture. Concerns have been voiced that the incident may prevent English match officials from refereeing at major events in future.
Clattenburg himself issued a statement via social media calling on his supporters to behave. He also pleaded with the public to stop confusing referees with priests, due to UEFA's new 'dog collar' design introduced at Euro 2016.
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Tear gas was dispersed as Clattenburg's supporters, dressed in black referee shirts, smashed windows and damaged street furniture. Concerns have been voiced that the incident may prevent English match officials from refereeing at major events in future.
Clattenburg himself issued a statement via social media calling on his supporters to behave. He also pleaded with the public to stop confusing referees with priests, due to UEFA's new 'dog collar' design introduced at Euro 2016.
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EURO 2016 guilty of 'body shaming'
Campaigners today called for an end to body shaming in modern football. Activist Doris Wodger has criticised the media portrayal of body diversity at Euro 2016:
"Without exception, successful footballers are shown to be slim, while beer-swilling hooligans are invariably portrayed as overweight, with all the negative connotations about body image this implies. In this day and age I find it disgusting that such body prejudice is perpetuated by the mainstream media. It is high time we had some fuller-figured footballer role models for young fat people to look up to. In the past we had the likes of Neville Southall, Jan Molby or Jimmy Five Bellies, but in the current climate of body fascism there is no one."
Wodger made the news earlier this month when she called for a boycott of the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam because long distance runners are all "beanpoles".
"Without exception, successful footballers are shown to be slim, while beer-swilling hooligans are invariably portrayed as overweight, with all the negative connotations about body image this implies. In this day and age I find it disgusting that such body prejudice is perpetuated by the mainstream media. It is high time we had some fuller-figured footballer role models for young fat people to look up to. In the past we had the likes of Neville Southall, Jan Molby or Jimmy Five Bellies, but in the current climate of body fascism there is no one."
Wodger made the news earlier this month when she called for a boycott of the European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam because long distance runners are all "beanpoles".
Sunday 12 June 2016
England opponents tougher than expected
Saturday's action in the European Championship has demonstrated that England faces tougher opposition than expected by media commentators.
England supporters club spokesman Raymond Cist told Footballs Today: "We came to France thinking we'd sail through the group stage, but to our surprise we found some pretty tough opposition from local hooligans, Russian ultras and, of course, the French police, who have an unfair advantage in that they use tear gas, which is not in the spirit of the game, to be honest. However, I'm confident the lads will regroup and show the rest of Europe that we're no pushovers."
Despite England's strong performance in their opening match, Russia caused an upset by equalising in the last minute of stoppage time when a hardcore group of their fans charged at a section of fleeing England supporters.
England supporters club spokesman Raymond Cist told Footballs Today: "We came to France thinking we'd sail through the group stage, but to our surprise we found some pretty tough opposition from local hooligans, Russian ultras and, of course, the French police, who have an unfair advantage in that they use tear gas, which is not in the spirit of the game, to be honest. However, I'm confident the lads will regroup and show the rest of Europe that we're no pushovers."
Despite England's strong performance in their opening match, Russia caused an upset by equalising in the last minute of stoppage time when a hardcore group of their fans charged at a section of fleeing England supporters.
Thursday 9 June 2016
Guide to Euro 2016 betting
On the eve of the European Championship in France, Footballs Today staff writers have compiled some outside betting tips before the action commences:
Paddypower is offering 7/2 on a bomb alert during the opening ceremony
Both William Hill and Betfair are offering 4/1 on an England player being sent home with heatstroke during the group stage
Betfair is offering 17/2 on an Eric Dier own goal being awarded goal of the competition
Bet365 is offering 14/1 on a police marksman accidentally shooting a member of the Turkey squad before the quarter finals
Coral is offering 40/1 and Sky Bet 33/1 on a bomb disguised as a ball exploding during play
888sport is offering 66/1 on Vladimir Putin receiving the Golden Boot
Sky Bet is also offering 66/1 on a French cock mascot mauling a UN goodwill ambassador to death during France's tournament opener against Romania
Paddypower is offering 7/2 on a bomb alert during the opening ceremony
Both William Hill and Betfair are offering 4/1 on an England player being sent home with heatstroke during the group stage
Betfair is offering 17/2 on an Eric Dier own goal being awarded goal of the competition
888sport is offering 66/1 on Vladimir Putin receiving the Golden Boot
Sky Bet is also offering 66/1 on a French cock mascot mauling a UN goodwill ambassador to death during France's tournament opener against Romania
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