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Tag: World Football

Who is Gabigol?

Who is Gabigol?

March 31, 2021 by James Lelliott

James Lelliott takes a look at the career of prolific Flamengo striker and Brazil international, Gabigol.

Why would an Emirati royal invest in ‘the most racist team in Israel’?

Why would an Emirati royal invest in ‘the most racist team in Israel’?

December 24, 2020 by Jordan James

Jordan James looks at a controversial ownership change for Beitar Jerusalem, a move that hasn’t been well received by sections of the club’s supporters.

VAR - A global pandemic

VAR – A global pandemic

December 24, 2020 by Steven Kelly

Steven Kelly discusses the ongoing frustrations with VAR and the impact it is having on football as a spectacle.

Globalisation and the changing face of football fandom

Globalisation and the changing face of football fandom

November 6, 2018 by Takudzwa Chikonzo

Takudzwa Chikonzo believes that as football continues to scale the global landscape through its increasing accessibility, the definition of what it means to be a true football supporter has changed.

Premier League must not dwell on Simeone snub

Premier League must not dwell on Simeone snub

April 1, 2015 by Andy Waters

Andy Waters sheds light on why acquiring the services of Diego Simeone would have been a catastrophic mistake for the Premier League.

Does FIFA + USSF = Inequality towards women?

Does FIFA + USSF = Inequality towards women?

December 16, 2014 by Phil Pyle, Jr.

The controversy over the use of artificial turf at the 2015 is only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to FIFA’s misogyny, writes Phil Pyle Jr.

Tactics viewpoint - parking the bus

Tactics viewpoint – parking the bus

September 15, 2014 by Cormac O'Shea

With ‘parking the bus’ becoming more commonplace, Cormac O’Shea discusses the method that has divided football tactics.

Kicking racism out of football

Kicking racism out of football

April 3, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Pavan Mano wonders if FIFA will at long last take a firm stance against racism as it threatens to rear its ugly head once more.

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

Fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me

March 28, 2013 by Pavan Mano

Pavan Mano asks why we naively continue to expect loyalty from professional footballers despite having been let down countless times before.

Wayne Rooney paying the penalty at Manchester United for misses and contract row

Wayne Rooney paying the penalty at Manchester United for misses and contract row

January 29, 2013 by Willie Gannon

Willie Gannon looks at Wayne Rooney whose fairly to convert spot kicks on a regular basis could come back to haunt him.

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