Were it not for the intervention of that irredeemable recidivist Joey Barton, Manchester City may still be waiting for their first League title since 1968.
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Thrilling it may have been, but was Manchester City’s title win a victory for money?
Posted 1 day ago
France’s European pioneers finally return to the top flight
Posted 2 days ago
Stade de Reims have endured numerous ups and downs since appearing in two European Cup finals more than half a century ago, but after a 33-year absence they have finally returned to the French top flight.
FIFA having second thoughts about the use of the headscarf
Posted 7 days ago
Having initially endorsed the use of the headscarf, FIFA appears to be backtracking on the issue.
Manchester City on course for hollow triumph
Posted 8 days ago
A mediocre season in England? So says Brian Glanville, who believes that given their almost limitless resources, Manchester City could hardly fail to win this year’s Premier League title.
FIFA play the long game in World Cup scrap with Brazil
Posted 8 days ago
Amid growing concerns about their readiness to host the 2014 World Cup finals, representatives of Brazil’s organising committee are due in Zurich this week for showdown talks with FIFA chiefs.
Act in haste…UEFA may be regretting its decision to expand the European Championships
Posted 13 days ago
The decision to increase the number of finalists at the European Championships seemed like a good idea at the time, but as UEFA is discovering, very few countries have the capacity to stage a 24-team final.
Better late than never: Hodgson gets the job he has long deserved
Posted 15 days ago
In Roy Hodgson, Brian Glanville believes the FA have picked the right man for the England job and suspects that ultimately, Harry Redknapp is more suited to the club scene than to international management.
Turkey match fixing trial: looking at the bigger picture
Posted 16 days ago
The ongoing investigation into match fixing in Turkey carries wider implications, not just for that country, but across the entire world of sport.
Help or hindrance? Goal-line assistants’ role under scrutiny
Posted 21 days ago
The IFAB will soon deliver their verdict on the effectiveness of goal-line technology, but Keir Radnedge wonders whether they should also scrutinise the role played by goal-line assistants favoured by Michel Platini.
Chelsea saviour? Di Matteo could be a contender for the permanent job
Posted 22 days ago
Has Roberto Di Matteo done enough during his brief spell in charge of Chelsea, to be offered the job on a permanent basis? Plus, vintage tales from the Italian’s former club, Lazio.
