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A Tsar is reborn – Mutko returns to power in Russia
Alan Moore reports on the news that Vitali Mutko remains at the helm of Russian football following last week’s election.
Author: Alan Moore
A Russia-based Sports Journalist and Consultant, worked with major sports clubs including:- Spartak Moscow, Hajduk Split, Eintracht Frankfurt. Boxed Internationally, played semi-pro football and I worked full-time in sports management/consultancy from 2003-13.
First published professionally on football in 1990, first Russian league match in 1991, now hosting Capital Sports on Capital FM, Moscow and writing the odd article.
The only Russian election that matters
Alan Moore gives us the lowdown on the candidates for the Presidency of the Russian Football Union ahead of the upcoming election.
Do you TUE? Doping Armageddon for football
Is our desire for more competition and excitement driving footballers to risk their health through doping, asks Alan Moore.
Big trouble in little Belarus for BATE Borisov
Alan Moore discusses the plight of Belarus champions BATE Borisov in the wake of their Champions League defeat in Ireland against Dundalk.
Money matters – fair pay for play in Russia
Alan Moore discusses fair pay for players in Russia as the country’s football system continues to decline and the national team struggles on the big stage.
EURO 2016 performances show Ireland have nothing to fear on journey to Russia
Still riding on a high after a successful European Championships, Ireland should move on and look forward to a successful campaign for the 2018 World Cup, writes Alan Moore.
Russian turmoil – football in crisis
Alan Moore discusses the make up of Russian football and what the future holds just two years out from the country’s hosting of the World Cup.
Aping the apes – Anglo-Russian hooliganism
Alan Moore discusses the cause and implication of Anglo-Russian hooliganism following a shameful few days at EURO 2016 in France.
Bosnian Golden Boy – Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Ahead of Sweden’s first EURO 2016 game tomorrow, Alan Moore looks at what might have been for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Pain management in sport – the hidden killer
Alan Moore takes a detailed look at pain management in sport which doesn’t get as much scrutiny as he believes that it should.