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Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe’s underdogs
Often derided as qualification whipping-boys, the minnows of Europe offer much more than just an easy three points, writes Dan Davis.
Tag: International
Feyenoord’s Eredivisie victory rounds off an exciting season in Dutch football
After Feyenoord’s long-awaited Eredivisie triumph, Jon Massingham looks back on an exciting season in Dutch football.
The lack of English footballers playing abroad and its worrying consequences
With the England national team slowly slipping away from football’s top table, Jon Massingham looks into the lack of English talent plying their trade abroad.
Why FIFA have got it all wrong by expanding the World Cup to 48 teams
From 2026, 48 teams will participate in the FIFA World Cup, and Andrew Delaney believes that the governing body has made the wrong decision.
If you love England, hate the international break
International breaks in football are becoming stagnant, failing by its own standards and must be changed, writes Thomas Wyer.
War-torn and without a home – Syria’s footballers finding success amidst a crisis
War-torn and without a home. Syria’s National Team have had a turbulent few years but are on the right path to recovery, writes Jordan Leaver.
No De Jong, no hope for Holland
With Holland slipping up again, Danny T Owen looks at how far they have fallen, and why the absence of Nigel De Jong could be key.
Republic of Ireland v Poland – How do they match up?
A loss in Scotland means Ireland have no room for error as they welcome group leaders Poland to Lansdowne Road.
In defence of international football
The international break attracts the ire of many football fans but Conor Kelly believes that it has plenty of offer.
The long term future for Irish international football
Brian Farrell gives his opinion on what the future holds for the Irish international team.