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Tag: Olympics

Why men’s Olympic Football is not relevant anymore

Why men’s Olympic Football is not relevant anymore

August 20, 2021 by Dima Gambino

Dima Gambino provides an in-depth look at how FIFA’s monopoly of international competitions robbed men’s Olympic football of its prestige, talent, and identity.

What are Great Britain women’s chances in the Olympics later this year?

What are Great Britain women’s chances in the Olympics later this year?

March 2, 2021 by Back Page Football

With the Olympics due to take place later this year, we look at the possibility of Great Britain taking out the top honours in women’s football.

World Cup 2018 Russia - Going, going, gone?

World Cup 2018 Russia – Going, going, gone?

December 13, 2016 by Alan Moore

Amid the various scandals in the world of football, Alan Moore discusses the impact on the next World Cup which will be held in Russia.

Olympics fallout - U.S. Soccer suspends women's goalkeeper Hope Solo for six months

Olympics fallout – U.S. Soccer suspends women’s goalkeeper Hope Solo for six months

August 25, 2016 by Back Page Football

Controversial United States Women’s National Team (USWNT) goalkeeper Hope Solo has been suspended for six months by the country’s governing body.

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

What if the Olympics had an all-Ireland football team?

August 4, 2016 by Niall Farrell

With Rio 2016 just around the corner, Niall Farrell looks at the hypothetical of an all-Ireland team representing the island at the Olympic Games.

The “Kamikaze” – a forgotten tale of the Japanese attack

The “Kamikaze” – a forgotten tale of the Japanese attack

November 9, 2015 by Sarthak Kumar

Sarthak Kumar delves into the depths of time, when the Japanese football team, having no international prestige, started building one in Berlin.

What now for free agent Freddy Adu?

What now for free agent Freddy Adu?

November 8, 2013 by James Kilpatrick

James Kilpatrick looks at a former next big thing who is now at a career crossroads.

50 ways to lose your lovers - supporters betrayed

50 ways to lose your lovers – supporters betrayed

October 15, 2012 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore provides some more interesting thought and opinion of the subject of corruption, right under FIFA’s nose.

What shadow will the Olympics cast on the Premier League?

What shadow will the Olympics cast on the Premier League?

October 2, 2012 by Back Page Football

Francesca Baker believes that the Premier League could learn a lot from the spirit of the 2012 Olympic Games.

Land of milk and vests - Belarus rising

Land of milk and vests – Belarus rising

August 28, 2012 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore tkaes us to Belarus this week for a look at BATE Borisov.

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