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A love letter to national anthems
The Euros have highlighted the pre-match occasion that is the national anthem like never before, as Patrick Martin and Robbe Tarver write.
Tag: International football
Why Phil Neville is a terrible appointment for the women’s game
In the wake of the controversial appointment of Phil Neville as England Women’s team manager, Ben Dadswell believes it to be a step backwards for the women’s football
An even playing field – In defence of the World Cup minnows
After a week of World Cup qualifiers, Ben Cullimore defends those smaller World Cup nations who battle against the odds.
Fiji continue to climb the ladder of international football
Harry Trend looks at the continued progress being made by Fiji as they prepare to take part in the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio.
English-born Scots and the question of nationality in football
Andy McDougall discusses recent examples of English born footballers turning out for Scotland and whether there is a more elegant solution to the question of nationality in football.
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.
Greg Dyke’s England targets have little hope and make less sense
Jon Naylor questions FA Chairman Greg Dyke’s excuses for England’s failures in recent international competitions.
Is international football a dying entity?
James Clancy discusses the waning interest in watching countries go head to head.
Republic of Ireland: Evolution takes time, small steps are being taken
Conor Clancy is optimistic about Ireland’s future despite their slim prospects of qualifying for Brazil 2014.
Why Mario should be cherished, not chastised
In the wake of another Mario Balotelli goal, Conor Clancy discusses attitudes towards the Italian.