Samantha Johnson @MissSamJohnson

Presenter • Host • Moderator • Keynote Speaker • Doha • @AJEnglish @FIFAcom • IG: @miss_samjohnson • Views are my own Doha, Qatar Joined October 2010

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Carl Anka @Ankaman616

4 days ago

Matches worth ruining your sleep cycle for. Thank you Cabo Verde.

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The Players’ Tribune @PlayersTribune

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“I wrote this because I can’t speak about it. I wrote this because I want you to know that I will make sure that you live on.” @RBLeipzig and @equipenatciv winger Yan Diomande on the life of his sister, Roxane. theplayerstribune.com/yan-diomande-s…

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AJE Sport @AJE_Sport

2 weeks ago

As Bosnia and Herzegovina prepare to face Canada in their 2026 World Cup opener, many eyes will be on Esmir Bajraktarevic. Born in the US, to a family affected by the Srebrenica genocide, his journey is about far more than just football.

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AJE Sport @AJE_Sport

3 weeks ago

Iranian footballer Mehdi Taremi says the road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup has become about far more than just football for the Iran national team. Watch our exclusive Game Theory interview with Taremi, hosted by Al Jazeera’s @MissSamJohnson. ▶️ youtu.be/vJizxYyXRq0

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AJE Sport @AJE_Sport

3 weeks ago

For Iran, the road to the 2026 World Cup is about more than football. From security fears to the weight of a nation at war, Team Melli faces many challenges. In an exclusive interview, Mehdi Taremi speaks to @MissSamJohnson ahead of one of the most politically charged World Cups.

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AJE Sport @AJE_Sport

2 months ago

Who actually gets to go to the World Cup? With US President Donald Trump's strict immigration policies, some fans may never make it past the American border. Because while teams qualify on merit, passports don’t. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson explains.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

3 months ago

The Masters is a prestigious sporting event, but its history is tied to segregation. From the PGA’s “Caucasian-only clause” to Black caddies who knew Augusta best but couldn’t compete. Tiger Woods’ 1997 win reshaped the game. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson explains.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

3 months ago

As several Iranian women’s football players choose to return home from Australia, difficult questions are being raised about athlete safety, agency and Western intervention. @MissSamJohnson looks at how they became involved and whether they were used as political pawns.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

3 months ago

Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final. Senegal ‌have condemned the decision and plan to appeal. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson explains.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

3 months ago

For years now, athletes have been encouraged to use their platform to make a difference. But after backlash over Messi's White House visit to England players feeling forced to be "political spokespeople", are we seeing a shift? Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson looks at the debate.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

4 months ago

With under 100 days to go until the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s spot in the tournament may be in doubt. @MissSamJohnson breaks down the political, structural and symbolic implications of a possible withdrawal and asks Professor Simon Chadwick: can sport ever truly be neutral?

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

4 months ago

Vinicius Jr says he faced racist abuse during Real Madrid’s match against Benfica. Jose Mourinho cited icon Eusebio as proof the club is not racist. But Eusebio, born in colonial Mozambique, was also used by Portugal in the 1960s to project 'racial harmony.' #AJArchive

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

4 months ago

India vs Pakistan will finally go ahead at the #T20WorldCup. But this wasn’t just a fixture under threat, it was a test of power, money and governance in global cricket. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson talks to the ICC's ex-chief of communications Sami Ul Hasan about this U-turn.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

4 months ago

French figure skater Surya Bonaly was the first to do a backflip and land on one blade. A move banned by the International Skating Union in 1977, but she did it to make a point. Al Jazeera's Samantha Johnson looks at Bonaly’s legacy and how she challenged the sport’s rules.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

5 months ago

French figure skater Surya Bonaly didn’t 'lack grace'. She just didn't fit the mould and challenged the sport’s rules and racial boundaries. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson looks at her legacy and why Black women athletes are often told they’re 'too much.' ⤵️

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Carl Anka @Ankaman616

5 months ago

Every time you think football has grown boring, or this sport has shown you everything there is to show, there is AFCON. You ask "Why is that team good now?" and you end up a journey of history, politics, economics, colonialism and language. AFCON is so so special.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

5 months ago

At #AFCON25, one Congolese fan stood motionless in the stands for 90 minutes. Not for a player, but for history. The pose honoured Patrice Lumumba, the DRC’s first PM. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson looks at the history behind the gesture, and why it still matters.

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Al Jazeera English @AJEnglish

6 months ago

The group stage is done and the stakes are higher. #AFCON25’s last 16 brings together hosts under pressure, heavyweights in form and underdogs with nothing to lose. The knockout stages start now. Al Jazeera's @MissSamJohnson explains 👇

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WorldSportsSummit @WSS

6 months ago

Explore the speakers at the World Sports Summit 2025, December 29-30 Join Live تعرفوا على المتحدثين في القمة العالمية للرياضة 2025, 29-30 ديسمبر تابعوا البث المباشر