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When Trumpets Fade – The South Africa Legacy

December 5th, 2011 by David Brown

Almost 18 months on from the World Cup in South Africa, David Brown looks at the impact it has had on the game in that region.

Kuqi dreams of Kosovo acceptance

November 24th, 2011 by Dave Wood

Kosovo’s most famous footballer has called for FIFA to recognise his homeland, writes Dave Wood.

Hold the BackPage – Not A Racist

November 18th, 2011 by Back Page Football

There’s an international feel to this week’s Hold the BackPage as Neil Sherwin is joined by Ger McCarthy and Willie Gannon to discuss Ireland’s qualification for the European Championships, as well all the latest on the ongoing racism sagas and the weekend’s Premier League fixtures.

Etihad Campus – Community Cohesion or Financial Fiddle?

September 22nd, 2011 by David Brown

David Brown looks at the latest Manchester City project and wonders about the reasoning behind Etihad Campus.

Belize, Belize, Belize Let Me Get What I Want

June 16th, 2011 by Neil Sherwin

It might be more than three years until the next World Cup but qualifying has just gotten underway with Belize and Montserrat chasing their own impossible dream.

Madjid Bougherra to expose Rangers to FIFA’s Webster ruling

June 6th, 2011 by Willie Gannon

After a very successful season, Rangers have suffered a blow this week with the news that Madjid Bougherra wants out, and is willing to exploit FIFA’s ‘Webster Ruling’ and buy out his own contract.

Football’s power base moves silently but decisively south and east

June 5th, 2011 by James Dixon

James Dixon looks at a small but possibly significant shift in the voting powers of each of FIFA’s confederations.

Blatter continues as President as his minions rally around him

June 1st, 2011 by Thomas Gaunt

Actions off the pitch have taken centre stage this week with FIFA President Sepp Blatter denying allegations of corruption, much to the scoffed amusement of Thomas Gaunt.

Grant Wahl: A Possible Anti Sepptic?

March 5th, 2011 by Josh Ilan

With the FIFA presedential elections set to take place this year, there is the possibility of a striking new era for the game’s governing body.

Padania – Alternative World Champions

January 21st, 2011 by Back Page Football

We doubt many have heard of the VIVA World Cup, but if you have then you’ll also know that Northern Italy, Padania, have dominated the tournament since its inception. Frazer Lloyd-Davies tells us about what exactly the VIVA World Cup is, and how Padania’s dominance might be just another example of size and wealth overcoming all else.