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Equador dream of glory in Qatar

Equador dream of glory in Qatar

April 21, 2022 by Paul Blake

Paul Blake discusses Ecuador’s past experiences with World Cup qualification and his hopes for a strong showing from the South Americans in Qatar later this year.

Which nations are in contention at the 2022 World Cup?

Which nations are in contention at the 2022 World Cup?

April 13, 2022 by Back Page Football

We’re still months away from the 2022 World Cup but with qualification almost done and dusted, we can begin to look at some of the contenders.

Will the Qatar World Cup be a success?

Will the Qatar World Cup be a success?

March 20, 2022 by Jack Patmore

Jack Patmore looks ahead to this year’s World Cup where the storylines are just as likely to come off the pitch as on it.

World Cup qualifying - European section, Group A preview

World Cup qualifying – European section, Group A preview

March 23, 2021 by Back Page Football

The 2022 World Cup will be unusual in a number of ways. It’ll be the first winter World Cup, with the final taking place exactly one week before Christmas Day. With the tournament in Qatar it’s also the first time that a World Cup will be hosted in the Middle East. This will be the […]

Copa América preview - Group B

Copa América preview – Group B

June 15, 2019 by Robert Barter

With the Copa América getting underway this weekend, we turn our attention to Group B which includes a perennial underachiever and one of this edition’s guest nations.

Due for a few changes, the Copa America begins this month

Due for a few changes, the Copa America begins this month

June 10, 2019 by Andrew Smith

The Copa America kicks off in just a few days so Andrew Smith gives us the rundown on what to expect from the tournament in Brazil.

The Maroons - Assessing Qatar's ability to make an impact on the pitch

The Maroons – Assessing Qatar’s ability to make an impact on the pitch

June 8, 2018 by Ollie McManus

With controversy overshadowing Qatar and the 2022 World Cup, Ollie McManus takes a look at the host’s chances of making the right sort of statement.

Xavi Hernandez and life in Qatar

Xavi Hernandez and life in Qatar

November 25, 2015 by Harry Trend

Harry Trend looks at Xavi Hernandez and how the Spanish legend is getting on in Qatar.

Irony is not just in the kitchen-y!

Irony is not just in the kitchen-y!

June 6, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses irony in the context of the latest FIFA revelations, as well as past World Cup bids under Sepp Blatter’s watch.

Forget Qatar 2022, FIFA's corruption is far older and far deeper

Forget Qatar 2022, FIFA’s corruption is far older and far deeper

May 29, 2015 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore offers his thoughts on FIFA in the wake of the arrests that are set to heap intense scrutiny onto the game’s governing body.

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