Adam Crafton
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Reporter @TheAthleticFC. Sports Journalist of the Year, 2023, awarded by @SportSJA. Newly based in NYC.🏳️🌈
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Unlike other sports leagues around the world, there is not the same level of interest in the Premier League Hall of Fame. Why?
Daniel Taylor, Matt Slater, Carl Anka, Charlie Eccleshare & Ajay discuss the Hall of Fame as it is, the problems with it & how to fix it going forward.
What We're Reading Saturday
1. WC 2026: Concerns over fans’ US visas: Adam Crafton (The Athletic)
2. Deal to bring pro soccer and WC guests to Oakland: Eli M. Rosenberg (SF Chronicle)
3. Can San Diego be the Ajax of North America?: Ryan Baldi (The Guardian)
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NEW: FIFA & US tourism sector have raised concerns to US govt, inc meetings at White House, due to fears extreme visa wait times may deter fans from attending ‘26 WC. US visa interview for Mexicans 800 days & Colombians currently 685 - WC is 777 days away! theathletic.com/article/544332…
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Breaking: Agreement reached tonight between Liverpool and Feyenoord for Arne Slot to replace Jurgen Klopp. Story The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/5446341/2024/0…
Chair of U.S. Travel Geoff Freeman describes a “massive” issue but more optimistic after last week’s WH meeting. Sports immigration expert Travis Murphy more forceful, says he “fears a disaster”. US govt insist it will improve. Full story The Athletic | Football theathletic.com/article/544332…
Issue raised at a White House meeting with senior administration offices by US Travel Association on April 17 - FIFA tell The Athletic | Football they recognise “the urgency” of the matter. US govt say delays caused by Covid-19 backlog & committed to improving. theathletic.com/article/544332…