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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.
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.
A Tragedy Like no Other
Chapacoense awarded Sudamericana title after plane crash that claimed 71 lives.
Pass Master
Manchester City’s German midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is keen to make up for lost time.
Ramos to the Rescue
Real Madrid went on a new club record unbeaten run – thanks largely to their captain.
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
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
Ready For Action
The scene is set for a fascinating tournament in Brazil.
Stepping Into The Unknown
Baku hosts the Europa League Final.
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.
Viktor Orban Widens His Net
Hungary’s controversial prime minister is using football to cement a popular power base
Jim Holden At The Heart Of The Game
New handball ruling will be football’s fandango
Adrien Rabiot
France midfielder frozen out by PSG
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.
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.
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.
Easy Pickings For Atletico Madrid
Spanish side claim another European title
Simply The Best In Spain Again
Barcelona win the domestic double
Neymar Snr
Svengali father behind world-record transfer
Keir Radnedge
Death of a whistle-blower away
Paul Gardner
VAR flattered to deceive in Russia
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.
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.
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.
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
Ready & Waiting
The Confederations Cup provided a dry run for next year’s World Cup – with some surprises along the way
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
Fernando Santos
Portugal’s national coach on being European champions, next year’s World Cup and managing the world’s best player
England Worthy Winners
Paul Simpson’s side look composed, clinical and classy in South Korea
Mixed Reaction To Chinese Deal
China under-20 side to play in German fourth tier