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Tag: International

Is 2021 Switzerland's greatest year?

Is 2021 Switzerland’s greatest year?

November 23, 2021 by Patrick Gunn

Patrick Gunn reflects on a huge 12 months for Switzerland who have impressed with an exciting mix of youth and experience.

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Summer 2021 Edition

Ireland Player Power Rankings: Summer 2021 Edition

June 10, 2021 by Kevin Coleman

As Ireland put to bed a very tough season for various reasons, here is the BPF Irish player rankings – summer 2021 edition.

Pragmatism should rule for Kenny as Ireland take on Slovakia

Pragmatism should rule for Kenny as Ireland take on Slovakia

October 7, 2020 by James Clancy

Ahead of Ireland’s clash with Slovakia, James Clancy puts forward his starting eleven to give Stephen Kenny the best chance of victory.

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

May 17, 2018 by Joe Moon

Joe Moon takes a look at five young stars set to showcase their talents on the biggest stage at this summer’s World Cup.

The Republic of Ireland's 'Phoney War' presents an opportunity for experimentation

The Republic of Ireland’s ‘Phoney War’ presents an opportunity for experimentation

March 28, 2018 by Gary Spain

Gary Spain discusses the international break from an Irish perspective and how experimentation is key before crucial Euro 2020 qualifiers.

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.

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.

The lack of English footballers playing abroad and its worrying consequences

The lack of English footballers playing abroad and its worrying consequences

March 21, 2017 by Jon Massingham

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

Why FIFA have got it all wrong by expanding the World Cup to 48 teams

March 7, 2017 by Andrew Delaney

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

If you love England, hate the international break

September 22, 2015 by Thomas Wyer

International breaks in football are becoming stagnant, failing by its own standards and must be changed, writes Thomas Wyer.

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