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FairSquare@fairsq· 21d

The World Cup might be over, but the issues remain. Football has been taken from us – and we're leading the fight to take it back. Our director @ncgeehan.bsky.social spoke with @mspopok.bsky.social on @legalafmtn.bsky.social. Watch the full show here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCLV...

FairSquare@fairsq· 26d

Gianni Infantino's Instagram account is still promoting a FIFA Fan Site that has been implicated in a data-harvesting campaign for an organisation run by President Trump's former digital campaign manager. This news was first revealed on 9 June. Why is is still there?

FairSquare@fairsq· 28d

Trump's 2024 campaign strategist is now running sign-ups for a FIFA World Cup fan zone. A Democratic staff report on the House Natural Resources Committee has found that Brad Parscale's firm Campaign Nucleus is managing registration data for a Washington D.C. FIFA Fan Zone. (1/3)

Graphic reading "FIFA fan data could be used to promote Republican Party campaigns," over a blue-toned photo of a crowd at a fan zone concert. Body text reads: "A Democratic staff report has found that Trump's digital strategist is managing fan data for a Washington D.C. FIFA fan zone and that this data could be used to promote Republican events. FairSquare have added this to a recently filed complaint to the International Olympic Committee." Yellow box reads "Have your say at rebootfifa.com." FairSquare and Reboot logos in the bottom corners.

FairSquare@fairsq· 28d

Breaking: FairSquare today submitted a 10-page complaint about FIFA President Gianni Infantino to the International Olympic Committee, providing evidence of multiple breaches of political neutrality rules. Complaint addresses so-called 'Balogun' affair and FIFA Fan Site data-harvesting.

FairSquare@fairsq· 29d

"The idea that FIFA has independent mechanisms to hold people accountable is utterly fanciful." Our director, @ncgeehan.bsky.social McGeehan called out FIFA and Infantino for bending to "very clear and very blatant political pressure" in a recent interview on @lbc.co.uk News.

FairSquare@fairsq· Jul 10

"This is the political intervention that shocked the football world" and UEFA is right to question the game's integrity. That's why legendary football writer @julesboykoff.bsky.social backs rebootfifa.com. We're filing the biggest-ever complaint against FIFA for breaking its neutrality rules.

FairSquare@fairsq· Jul 8

Breeaking: FairSquare can confirm we plan to file a complaint with the International Olympic Committee in relation to FIFA President Gianni Infantino's violation of IOC rules on political neutrality.

FairSquare@fairsq· Jul 5

The manner in which Folarin Balogun's ban has been overturned further underscores the need for an investigation into Gianni Infantino's links to Donald Trump.

FairSquare@fairsq· Jul 2

Renowned football writer @davidgoldblatt.bsky.social did not mince his words when talking about FIFA at our European Parliament event this week. #football #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 30

MEPs have written to FIFA in support of our formal ethics complaint against Gianni Infantino. The complaint concerns his decision to award Donald Trump the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize on 5 December 2025. #football #trump #soccer

Blue halftone graphic showing two suited men, one laughing and one looking on, with large headline text: “50 MEPs call on FIFA to investigate their president.” Below, the caption reads: “Members of the European Parliament have backed the FairSquare ethics complaint to FIFA over the Peace Prize awarded to Donald Trump late last year.” The graphic is branded “FairSquare” and “Reboot FIFA Campaign.”

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 26

FairSquare is calling on the UCI to suspend UAE Team Emirates XRG from their competitions due to links to the genocide in Sudan, in a joint letter with rights groups. #sport #cycling #humanrights

A cyclist wearing a UAE Team Emirates jersey raises both arms while crossing the finish line, with other riders and cheering spectators behind. FairSquare branding appears at the top. Text reads: “UAE cycling team must be suspended for genocide links.” Below, it says FairSquare has joined three rights groups calling on the UCI to act over the UAE government’s support for forces committing genocide in Sudan.

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 23

@bonitamersiades.bsky.social raised concerns that millions in taxpayer money were funnelled through consultants to buy votes for Australia's World Cup bid — including a $4m package Oceania's confederation demanded in return for its support. #football #soccer #corruption

Photo of Sepp Blatter and Bonita Mersiades smiling outdoors above a city. Quote: "I was threatened by a senior executive and told my life would be ruined." Caption: Bonita Mersiades on how Football Australia threatened her after exposing FIFA World Cup bid corruption. rebootfifa.com

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 22

FIFA loses money three years out of every four. This is the one year it doesn't. That's why it won't challenge anything Trump does with this World Cup. Our director unpicks this system with @petergeoghegan.bsky.social on Democracy For Sale 👇 #worldcup #trump #football

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 18

"Hydration breaks" this World Cup have caused frustration among players and fans alike. They're scheduled twice a match, every match – even in air-conditioned stadiums where heat isn't a factor. #worldcup #football #climate

FairSquare Reboot explainer card. Headline: 'World Cup "hydration breaks" aren't for the players. They're just another FIFA money-making scheme. Here's how.' Below the text, a blue-tinted photo shows footballers gathered on the pitch during a break, some drinking from bottles, with stadium advertising boards visible in the background. FairSquare and Reboot logos appear in the bottom corner

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 17

FIFA gave a sexual predator a peace prize and now they're enabling his performative racism, and allowing players, staff and referees to be humiliated in the service of MAGA.

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 12

#football is loved the world over – and that's exactly what FIFA exploit. It's time for a reboot. Thanks to @goldbergradio.bsky.social for having us on the @bylinepodcast.bsky.social. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/ubhoPMA22CA?... #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 11

Gianni says relax... That was FIFA President Infantino's flippant response in yesterday's press conference to the deluge of issues this World Cup has faced before the ball's even left the centre spot. #football #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 9

Omar Artan was Africa's best referee last year. He was set to become the first Somali official ever to referee a World Cup match. The USA denied him entry at Miami airport, and he'll miss the tournament. #football #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 5

Two US state attorneys general have subpoenaed FIFA amid claims it was trying to avoid compensating fans who paid full price for tickets by moving 44,000 of them to a resale platform. #football #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 4

This summer, North America is forecast to experience severe temperatures driven by climate change. Fans will be sitting in extreme and dangerous heat inside stadiums with no way to refill their water bottles. #football #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 4

FIFA gave a Peace Prize to Trump, who then launched an illegal war. Its president has repeatedly broken its own rules on political neutrality. Its billions are distributed without proper oversight, while the game is run for corrupt elites and authoritarian states. #football #soccer #worldcup

FairSquare@fairsq· Jun 1

FIFA is locked in a profoundly dangerous alliance with one of the world's biggest polluters that has the potential to drive climate catastrophe. We reveal all in our new report, 'Football Ignites the World'. #football #climate #humanrights

Black-and-white campaign poster showing a large football engulfed in flames against a dark background. The headline reads: “Football Ignites The World.” Beneath it: “How Saudi Aramco and FIFA are driving the climate crisis.” Smoke and fire wrap around the ball, creating a stark, distressed visual style. Logos for Fossil Free Football, Reclame Fossielvrij, badvertising, and FairSquare appear along the bottom. The design links global football sponsorship and fossil fuel interests to climate change.

FairSquare@fairsq· May 26

London hit 34°C this week. Paris hit 37°C. Now imagine what it's like for workers in Saudi Aramco's supply chain labour in temperatures over 50°C. In our latest research we learnt of six workers who died or were left disabled - only one family received adequate compensation. #heatwave #football

FairSquare@fairsq· May 22

Temperatures approaching 50°C. Shifts from 5am to 10pm. When the migrant worker quoted here collapsed, he was sent home to Nepal, where he was diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. #football #climate #humanrights

FairSquare@fairsq· May 19

HERE WE GO! Enzo Maresca is the new Manchester City manager. NEW MANAGER. SAME OWNER. SAME SILENCE. 🤝 #football #pepguardiola #mcfc

FairSquare@fairsq· May 15

The UAE / Reform courtship is heating up.

FairSquare@fairsq· May 15

In April, the Premier League refused to accept a petition signed by 2500 people calling them to take action over Manchester City owners' links to the genocide in Sudan. Sign and share to make it more difficult for them to pull the same stunt again 👇 www.csw.org.uk/eyes-on-suda...

FairSquare@fairsq· May 11

French lawyers acting on behalf of Sudanese nationals have called for EU sanctions against Sheikh Mansour Al-Nahyan for his alleged links to the Rapid Support Forces committing genocide in Sudan. This follows from @fairsq.bsky.social call on UK govt to investigate Mansour.

FairSquare@fairsq· May 1

Rather than enforce FIFA's rules and ban the Israel Football Association for long-standing violations of FIFA statutes, Infantino wants to use Palestine as a backdrop to his efforts to play statesman and peacemaker. A man hopelessly out of his depth, and nobody at FIFA holding him to account.

FairSquare@fairsq· Apr 30

@samindrakunti.bsky.social from @josimarfootball.bsky.social did a Jennings on Gianni yesterday. Kunti: "Are you not embarassed by the high prices for the World Cup. Which makes this a World Cup for the rich fans. Would you care to comment?" Infantino: "I will comment whenever I decide to comment."