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Tag: Europe

Basel and Young Boys gamble for future success

Basel and Young Boys gamble for future success

March 11, 2022 by Patrick Gunn

Patrick Gunn looks at two big name sackings in the Swiss top flight as Patrick Rahmen and David Wagner leave their respective roles.

Journey to the centre of the Europa League - Matchday 3

Journey to the centre of the Europa League – Matchday 3

October 23, 2019 by Jonathan O'Shea

Jonathan O’Shea delves deep into this week’s Europa League fixtures to bring us the big stories and major talking points.

The curse of Kenyan footballers in Europe

The curse of Kenyan footballers in Europe

March 8, 2019 by Francis Kaburu

Over the past few years a number of Kenyan soccer stars have tried to find their feet with European clubs but it hasn’t always worked out.

World Cup 2018 - European qualifying Matchday 9 and 10 preview

World Cup 2018 – European qualifying Matchday 9 and 10 preview

October 2, 2017 by Andrew Delaney

A preview of the penultimate and final qualifying games from the European section which will determine which sides qualify for the World Cup next summer.

Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe's underdogs

Defying the odds – Celebrating Europe’s underdogs

August 2, 2017 by Dan Davis

Often derided as qualification whipping-boys, the minnows of Europe offer much more than just an easy three points, writes Dan Davis.

Ten Middle Eastern players who should make the move to Europe

Ten Middle Eastern players who should make the move to Europe

June 16, 2017 by Ali Al-Fakhri

Ali Al-Fakhri brings us ten players who could make the jump from plying their trade in the Middle East to somewhere in Europe.

Feyenoord's Eredivisie victory rounds off an exciting season in Dutch football

Feyenoord’s Eredivisie victory rounds off an exciting season in Dutch football

May 19, 2017 by Jon Massingham

After Feyenoord’s long-awaited Eredivisie triumph, Jon Massingham looks back on an exciting season in Dutch football.

Written in the stars - Cruyff’s vision and a new generation of talent for Ajax

Written in the stars – Cruyff’s vision and a new generation of talent for Ajax

May 9, 2017 by Jon Massingham

Ajax’s are beginning to reap the rewards of a revitalised youth system and, as Jon Massingham writes, they owe it all to club legend Johan Cruyff.

Celtic's need for continental success in the name of progress

Celtic’s need for continental success in the name of progress

April 5, 2017 by Jon Massingham

With another Scottish League title under their belt, Celtic need to look to higher goals if they are to truly progress, writes Jon Massingham.

Money matters - fair pay for play in Russia

Money matters – fair pay for play in Russia

July 5, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses fair pay for players in Russia as the country’s football system continues to decline and the national team struggles on the big stage.

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