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Synthetic pitch fiasco another chapter of FIFA incompetence

October 7th, 2014 by Matt Carter

Ahead of the Women’s World Cup next year, all the talk has been around the standard of the pitches on which games will be played.

Women’s World Cup qualification – the final European furlongs

September 17th, 2014 by Matt Carter

Matt Carter assesses which nations still have it all to play for as the Women’s World Cup qualifiers reach their conclusion in Europe.

Lionessess excelling under Sampson leadership

August 23rd, 2014 by Matt Carter

After stagnating under the previous regime, there are signs of the lionesses regaining their mojo under the stewardship of Mark Sampson.

Where are Africa’s next generation of stars?

August 17th, 2014 by Matt Carter

Africa is set to lose some of its biggest icons – can the void be filled to ensure that the continent continues to be represented at the highest level?

Is burnout undermining football’s biggest spectacle?

August 7th, 2014 by Matt Carter

After many of the world’s most iconic footballer’s endured exasperating World Cup campaigns, there are ever growing worries that the hectic European schedule is damaging International football’s pinnacle.

Renard the man for Ivory Coast regeneration job

July 29th, 2014 by Matt Carter

With a bumpy ride on the horizon the influencial Herve Renards represents the stellar candidate in Ivory Coast’s bid to remain amongst Africa’s elite – by Matt Carter.

Hart as possible England captain speaks volumes on coaching system

July 28th, 2014 by Willie Gannon

Joe Hart and Wayne Rooney stand alone as potential replacements for Steven Gerrard as England captain and it shows perfectly how the game has gone wrong.