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Brazil 2014: How the draw unfolded

December 6th, 2013 by Back Page Football

Get your wall charts ready, put in a leave request at work, and get checking those World Cup 2014 odds because we now know who will play who in Brazil!

Barry for Brazil?

December 6th, 2013 by Paul Little

Paul Little puts forward a case for the Everton man to be included in Roy Hodgson’s World Cup plans.

Hold the Back Page – Are United and Moyes “in crisis”?

December 5th, 2013 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin is joined by Willie Gannon and Michael Orr to discuss a host of Premier League action before previewing the MLS Cup and Friday’s World Cup draw.

United front

December 5th, 2013 by Robert O'Connor

Withdrawing the World Cup from Qatar could pull the issue of workers’ rights out of the spotlight and entrench the status quo, writes Robert O’Connor.

Why Nélson Oliveira could be Portugal’s hidden gem

December 4th, 2013 by Jonny McConnell

Jonny McConnell looks at a player who could take some of the workload off Cristiano Ronaldo.

Give Oceania a World Cup chance

November 27th, 2013 by Callum Farrell

Callum Farrell believes it’s time that FIFA’s smallest region deserves an automatic spot in what is supposed to be a global tournament.

Hold the Back Page – Ronaldo shines again, now the world’s best?

November 21st, 2013 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin, Willie Gannon and Paul Little discuss the sides bound for Brazil, Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest heroics, Ireland’s start under the new regime, and this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.

Seven predictions for Brazil 2014

November 13th, 2013 by Josh Bland

Josh Bland gets out his crystal ball for the World Cup next year.

Hold the Back Page – United back in the hunt after Arsenal win

November 12th, 2013 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy, Willie Gannon and Paul Little look back at the weekend’s Premier League action, discuss Martin O’Neill’s first press conference as Republic of Ireland manager, and preview the World Cup playoffs.