Germany’s football decline is the price of its social success
Germany’s football decline may not be a crisis, but the consequence of a nation that no longer needs the game to prove its strength, identity or place in the world.
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How Japan has developed into a powerhouse of Asian football
Michael Montgomery documents the rise of Japanese football, by massively investing in its domestic league.
Cape Verde didn’t get lucky against Spain
The draw with the European champions is being filed as a fairytale. It was something more impressive than that: a plan working.
The World Cup team with no home
Haiti are back at the World Cup after fifty-two years. Look closely at how they got here, and the shine fades off the fairytale story.
Unity Cup 2026 – Your guide to the teams and players to watch
This week sees the return of the Unity Cup as Jamaica, India, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe battle it out for the trophy in London.
BATE Borisov – From rock bottom in Belarus to the edge of football greatness, again!
Alan Moore takes a look at BATE Borisov who have endured a rollercoaster decade or so, and are now on the way back up.
30 years on – Kevin Keegan’s rant revisited
David Hardman recounts one of the most famous post match interviews in Premier League history as a title challenge took its toll on Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan.
Harry Kane’s Ballon d’Or year
Jack Murray discusses the possibility of Harry Kane’s outstanding goalscoring form being rewarded with a first Ballon d’Or.
Not all doom and gloom – A far too early look ahead to Euro 2028 for Ireland
Jack Murray has moved on from Ireland’s disappointing exit in the World Cup playoffs and looks ahead to the next big opportunity – Euro 2028.
30 years on – Manchester United’s grey shirts revisited
David Hardman looks back at one of the most iconic Premier League moments when Manchester United changed shirts at half time.