world cup 2002

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Race to Istanbul to watch Ireland play, in Japan

June 3, 2022 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore rewinds to 2002 when he embarked on an epic whirlwind journey to watch Ireland take on Cameroon in the World Cup.

Saud you like that – Saudi Arabia v Iran 2001

April 3, 2020 by Alan Moore

Dodgy tickets, Angry security and 9/11 – Alan Moore recalls his experience of watching Iran take on Saudi Arabia in the 2002 World Cup qualifying rounds