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An even playing field – In defence of the World Cup minnows
After a week of World Cup qualifiers, Ben Cullimore defends those smaller World Cup nations who battle against the odds.
Category: World Cup
USMNT have bigger problems beyond Russia 2018
Sean Maslin analyses the USMNT whose qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup hasn’t gone well so far under Bruce Arena.
Stephen Kenny is the man to give Ireland space to dream
In the wake of the Republic of Ireland’s recent results, Kieran Burke argues that the FAI must look domestically in order to change fortunes on the pitch.
Gallery: Ireland v Serbia in World Cup Qualifying Group D
It was a disappointing night for the Republic of Ireland on Tuesday as they went down 1-0 to Serbia in a World Cup qualifier.
The Republic of Ireland and Australia – a tale of two talismen
The holes left by Robbie Keane and Tim Cahill are having a big impact on the Republic of Ireland and Australia, writes Neil Sherwin.
Martin O’Neill looks to lead the Republic of Ireland to the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Martin O’Neill faces into two crucial FIFA World Cup qualifiers with Georgia and Serbia on the Republic of Ireland’s agenda.
Fascism, football and Azzuri
Shounak Banerjee looks back at the 1934 World Cup, where Fascism and Football were merged to achieve political aims.
Why is the Dutch national side failing?
Kaustubh Pandey looks at the problems facing the Dutch side as they slip further and further away from the dizzy heights of the 1970s and 80s.
Germany and full-backs – a match made in heaven
Germany has had the honour of being represented by many great full-backs and the current generation promises to continue the legacy.
Who fears to speak of Russia 2018
With under a year before the World Cup kicks off on home soil, Alan Moore looks at the bleak prospects for the host nation’s national team.