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The FIFA Saga - Going...Going...Gone
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The FIFA Saga - Going...Going...Gone

The net is tightening around the movers and shakers of world football as the FIFA corruption scandal gathers momentum.

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10+ mins  |
October 2015
Jurgen Klopp - Europe's Most Wanted Man
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Jurgen Klopp - Europe's Most Wanted Man

He may be enjoying a sabbatical from the game, but former Borussia Dortmund boss Jurgen Klopp is still linked with every major coaching position.

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8 mins  |
October 2015
A Tragedy Like no Other
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A Tragedy Like no Other

Chapacoense awarded Sudamericana title after plane crash that claimed 71 lives.

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4 mins  |
January 2017
Pass Master
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Pass Master

Manchester City’s German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is keen to make up for lost time.

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9 mins  |
January 2017
Ramos to the Rescue
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Ramos to the Rescue

Real Madrid went on a new club record unbeaten run – thanks largely to their captain.

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7 mins  |
January 2017
Carlos Queiroz
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Carlos Queiroz

“I’ve been on both sides of the river, as a club coach and now as a national-team coach”Colombia’s new boss on his Copa America challenge

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5 mins  |
Summer 2019
Herve Renard
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Herve Renard

“This is a key tournament for our football”The Morocco coach was an AFCON winner with Zambia in 2012 and Ivory Coast in 2015

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5 mins  |
Summer 2019
Ready For Action
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Ready For Action

The scene is set for a fascinating tournament in Brazil.

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Summer 2019
Stepping Into The Unknown
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Stepping Into The Unknown

Baku hosts the Europa League Final.

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Summer 2019
Keir Radnedge The Insider Time For IFAB To Take A Break
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Keir Radnedge The Insider Time For IFAB To Take A Break

Pity the poor referee. No wonder local associations all around the world are finding it ever more difficult to persuade people to take up the noble art of the whistle.

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April 2019
Viktor Orban Widens His Net
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Viktor Orban Widens His Net

Hungary’s controversial prime minister is using football to cement a popular power base

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6 mins  |
April 2019
Jim Holden At The Heart Of The Game
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Jim Holden At The Heart Of The Game

New handball ruling will be football’s fandango

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April 2019
Adrien Rabiot
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Adrien Rabiot

France midfielder frozen out by PSG

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3 mins  |
April 2019
Learning To Love The Play-Offs
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Learning To Love The Play-Offs

Crowning a champion used to be so satisfactory. Take 18 or 20 teams, they all play each other home and away, and whoever gets the most points wins.

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June 2018
FIFA v UEFA: Seconds Out
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FIFA v UEFA: Seconds Out

“ I have seen the future and it works”... that is the sentiment emanating from FIFA and UEFA as they compete for space on the international stage over the next decade.

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June 2018
Without Jack Wilshere In Their Side, England Lack A Genuine Playmaker
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Without Jack Wilshere In Their Side, England Lack A Genuine Playmaker

It somewhat surprised me when I read that Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere, in a phone call from a sycophantic fan, humorously shrugged off the fact that he had been excluded from the 23-man England squad for the World Cup.

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June 2018
Easy Pickings For Atletico Madrid
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Easy Pickings For Atletico Madrid

Spanish side claim another European title

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June 2018
Simply The Best In Spain Again
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Simply The Best In Spain Again

Barcelona win the domestic double

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3 mins  |
June 2018
Neymar Snr
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Neymar Snr

Svengali father behind world-record transfer

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3 mins  |
August 2017
Keir Radnedge
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Keir Radnedge

Death of a whistle-blower away

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3 mins  |
August 2017
Paul Gardner
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Paul Gardner

VAR flattered to deceive in Russia

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August 2017
Belgian Coaches Are A Disappearing Breed
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Belgian Coaches Are A Disappearing Breed

A look at the line-up of this season’s coaches tells a story: of the 16 incumbents, only six are Belgian nationals. However, of last term’s top seven, only Anderlecht were led by a non-Belgian.

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August 2017
Bundesliga To Lead The Way Once More
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Bundesliga To Lead The Way Once More

Still the place for excitement packed matches of ebb and flow, locally produced talent, a fan first culture and stadia full-house signs, the Bundesliga becomes even more special in a World Cup season, with players’ appetites suitably whetted by the prospect of taking part in the greatest show on earth.

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6 mins  |
August 2017
Ajax Struck By Tragedy
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Ajax Struck By Tragedy

Although they deservedly earned praise for their way of playing, and for reaching last season’s Europa League Final, Ajax finished the campaign without silverware and the heat is on to deliver.

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August 2017
Face To Face Fatma Samoura
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Face To Face Fatma Samoura

FIFA’s secretary-general shares her thoughts on the first 12 months of her tenure and what the future holds in store for football’s governing body

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6 mins  |
August 2017
Ready & Waiting
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Ready & Waiting

The Confederations Cup provided a dry run for next year’s World Cup – with some surprises along the way

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7 mins  |
July 2017
The Long Haul
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The Long Haul

The Brazilian has played in Madrid for the past decade and won the Champions League three times, but it’s taken him a long time to gain the trust of his national side

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July 2017
Fernando Santos
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Fernando Santos

Portugal’s national coach on being European champions, next year’s World Cup and managing the world’s best player

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10 mins  |
July 2017
England Worthy Winners
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England Worthy Winners

Paul Simpson’s side look composed, clinical and classy in South Korea

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4 mins  |
July 2017
Mixed Reaction To Chinese Deal
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Mixed Reaction To Chinese Deal

China under-20 side to play in German fourth tier

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July 2017