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The double standards of England and Belgium’s doping agenda

Ahead of the World Cup clash between Belgium and England, Alan Moore looks at the hypocrisy of repeated investigations into Russian football doping.

Amid the various scandals in the world of football, Alan Moore discusses the impact on the next World Cup which will be held in Russia.

Is our desire for more competition and excitement driving footballers to risk their health through doping, asks Alan Moore.

Could FC Rostov cause a major upset by winning the Russian Premier League? Alan Moore discusses their remarkable season.

Alan Moore discusses matters of life and death, and calls for greater safety protocols in sport to minimise the risks involved.

Alan Moore discusses group think and how it leads to a lack of integrity when it comes to reporting on the stories that should matter most in sport.

Alan Moore discusses some of the practices of Russians in sporting circles and the duty of care for young people.

Alan Moore discusses underage football and how it can be used as a catalyst for positive changes within the sport.

Alan Moore discusses the shortcomings in nurturing tennis talent and what the sport can learn from youth football.

Alan Moore discusses drugs in sport and believes that the problem is far greater in football then most people probably realise.