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Tag: World Cup 2018

Assessing the FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia

Assessing the FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia

January 24, 2019 by Alan Moore

Six months on from the action on the pitch, Alan Moore casts his eye on FIFA World Cup legacy in Russia

The football graveyard awakens - Russia's second tier rising

The football graveyard awakens – Russia’s second tier rising

May 23, 2018 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore takes us into the second level of Russian football where clubs are making great strides to push for a crack at the big time

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.

Football National League - The Russian Graveyard

Football National League – The Russian Graveyard

June 1, 2017 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore reviews the winners and losers in another tumultuous season in the Football National League – The Russian Graveyard.

Stuart Armstrong lights up Hampden against Solvenia

Stuart Armstrong lights up Hampden against Solvenia

March 30, 2017 by Liam Morrison

Liam Morrison discusses Stuart Armstrong who was one of the bright spots for Scotland in their win over Slovenia in the World Cup qualifiers.

Real or fake news - A very Russian report

Real or fake news – A very Russian report

February 28, 2017 by Alan Moore

In his latest dispatch from Russia, Alan Moore discusses the continuing corruption in football regulations, hooliganism and how preparations for World Cup 2018 are progressing.

A Tsar is reborn - Mutko returns to power in Russia

A Tsar is reborn – Mutko returns to power in Russia

September 27, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore reports on the news that Vitali Mutko remains at the helm of Russian football following last week’s election.

EURO 2016 performances show Ireland have nothing to fear on journey to Russia

EURO 2016 performances show Ireland have nothing to fear on journey to Russia

June 28, 2016 by Alan Moore

Still riding on a high after a successful European Championships, Ireland should move on and look forward to a successful campaign for the 2018 World Cup, writes Alan Moore.

Do Russians love their children too?

Do Russians love their children too?

March 23, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses some of the practices of Russians in sporting circles and the duty of care for young people.

Unhappy New Year in Russia

Unhappy New Year in Russia

January 3, 2016 by Alan Moore

Alan Moore discusses the ban on alcohol at football matches in Russia.

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