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Brazil 2014: Who will shock the world?
Alex Byers discusses the prospect of a nation causing a surprise at next year’s World Cup.
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FIFA U20 World Cup preview groups D-F
Pete Sharland continues his preview of the groups at the Under 20 World Cup.
Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken
Conor Clancy is optimistic about Ireland’s future despite their slim prospects of qualifying for Brazil 2014.
Nikica Jelavic goal doesn’t mask wasted season
Jake Evans look at the Everton striker who has failed to deliver this season.
Money Matters – arrested youth development in Croatia
Alan Kelly returns with a tale from Croatia.
Euro 2012: UEFA are the only thing wrong with it
James Hunt isn’t all too impressed with the governing body’s handling of the European Championships.
Euro 2012: Round 2 Review
Back Page Football’s Ger McCarthy offers another comprehensive review of the second round of Euro 2012 Group fixtures and reviews each country’s hope of making the knockout phase and picking out their stand-out players.
Euro 2012: Team of the Tournament…so far: Opening Fixtures
Dave Wood picks out the top performers from the opening round of matches.
Euro 2012: What have we learned?
Back Page Football’s Ger McCarthy offers a comprehensive review of the first four days of Euro 2012.
Euro 2012: Five ways to beat and three golden moments from Croatia
Ger McCarthy takes a closer look at Ireland’s opponents in their first Group C game on Sunday.