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FC Astana – The Kazakhstani minnows who are taking on Europe’s elite

Rich Lloyd looks at FC Astana, a club you probably never heard of until they sealed qualification for the Champions League group stage.

Alan Moore looks at how currency issues are having an impact on football in Russia.

Rui Miguel Martins of FutebolFactory.com and Sam Biggers of PortugalFutbol.net look at some of the hottest Portuguese prospects.

Harvey Stevens looks at Moroccan Adel Taarabt who promised so much at Queens Park Rangers but ultimately delivered very little.

Alan Moore continues his look at the lack of appetite amongst Ireland’s top brass for hosting sporting events.

The only thing remarkable about Adu is that people thought he was remarkable at age 13, writes Phil Pyle Jr.

Dean Murray brings us the main talking points of this week’s Primeira Liga action.

Benfica’s midweek win over Monaco was a milestone in European competition and part of what has been a strong start to the season.

Dean Murray rounds up this week’s action in the Primeria Liga before the international break.

Dean Murray brings us the biggest stories from the week’s action in Portugal’s Primeira Liga.