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Archive for the ‘World’ Category

The Nike monopoly in sport

February 28th, 2014 by Alex Wood

Alex Wood discusses the American giant’s influence right across the globe.

The art of the goalkeeper well and truly mastered in Scotland

February 27th, 2014 by Leo MacNeill

Leo MacNeill looks at some of the Tartan Army’s options between the posts.

Freddy Adu – A struggle to live up to the hype

February 11th, 2014 by James Carew

James Carew on the American international who promised so much but has failed to deliver.

Why Philipp Lahm should have won the Ballon d’Or

January 16th, 2014 by Mark Houston

Mark Houston presents the case for the versatile German international.

Hold the Back Page – Pardew fumes as City stay in the title hunt

January 16th, 2014 by Back Page Football

Neil Sherwin, Ger McCarthy and Paul Little review the weekend’s Premier League talking points, including the heated game at St. James’ Park, and give their thoughts on the Ballon D’Or.

Hitzlsperger has given us the green light to take up his mantle

January 11th, 2014 by Trevor Murray

Thomas Hitzlsperger has done his part by coming out, now it’s up to the rest of us, writes Trevor Murray.

Putting the big bucks to better use

January 10th, 2014 by Gerry Farrell

Gerry Farrell discusses the Premier League’s billions and offers suggestions on how it can be utilised.

The globe-trotting footballer

January 2nd, 2014 by Seth Burkett

Seth Burkett looks at a football nomad who is seeing the world one country at a time.

World Club Cup – Time you took notice?

December 20th, 2013 by Charles Pulling

With the FIFA World Club Cup final on Saturday Charles Pulling reviews what has been a tournament full of ups and downs

Video: Bayern Munich 3-0 Guangzhou Evergrande

December 17th, 2013 by Conor Donnelly

Bayern Munich sealed their place in the Club World Cup final after seeing off Marcelo Lippi’s Guangzhou Evergrande by three goals to none. They face the winners of Atletico Mineiro and Raja Casablanca in the final on Saturday. See all the goals from their semi final win here