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Bale or no Bale, Ireland face uphill battle to reach Russia
Alan Flood previews the Republic of Ireland’s showdown with Wales, ahead of a hugely important week for the national side.
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New season, same A-League in Australia
The A-League makes its return this week but a low key build up and other issues impacting the game have dampened excitement, writes Matthew Galea.
Bosz’s high risk approach paying dividends at Borussia Dortmund
Paul Little looks at the philosophy adopted by Peter Bosz following his appointment as Borussia Dortmund manager back in June.
United States National Team squad – An analysis
With crucial World Cup qualifiers coming up, Sean Maslin analyses the latest United States national team squad.
Is England boss Gareth Southgate wrong not to consider Scott Sinclair for the national team?
Paige Beresford believes that Scott Sinclair’s form for Celtic over the past 12 months warrants a place in the England squad.
Death match – How a team of bread factory workers defied the Nazis
Shounak Banerjee looks back at the historic games of FC Start and what their actions can teach us about modern sport.
A dark and surreal day in Camp Nou that will live long in Catalan history
Cillian Shields reflects on a historical weekend for Catalan residents as the ongoing political situation overshadowed the football.
Selling too soon – Chelsea’s lost XI
Evan Coughlan takes a look at eleven former Chelsea players who were moved on from Stamford Bridge too soon.
World Cup 2018 – European qualifying Matchday 9 and 10 preview
A preview of the penultimate and final qualifying games from the European section which will determine which sides qualify for the World Cup next summer.
Everton to Manchester United and back – the highlights of Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney racked up a massive haul of trophies at Manchester United but now he is back where it all started – at Goodison Park.