October 21, 2013
FIFA chief favours December World Cup in Qatar
As the debates rages on about the 2022 World Cup, FIFA's secretary general, Jerome Valcke, states the case for a December tournament.
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Opinions from some of football’s leading voices
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October 16, 2013
England qualify in style, but rest of the world will not be quaking in their boots
England are through to next year's World Cup finals, and although they cannot be considered title contenders, they are unlikely to disgrace themselves in Brazil.
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October 15, 2013
Credit to Roy Hodgson for bold selection, though doubts remain
If nothing else, Roy Hodgson has shown a refreshingly open mind when it comes to team selection. The surprise decision to pick Andros Townsend to face Montenegro was the latest bold choice made by the…
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October 14, 2013
While the world obsesses over Qatar, another Gulf state is preparing to host a World Cup
Barely noticed abroad amid all the hysterical paranoia about Qatar 2022, FIFA will be staging a World Cup in the Gulf over the next three weeks
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October 10, 2013
Premier League not alone in its concerns over a winter World Cup
The Premier League is not the only league concerned about the 2022 World Cup being staged in winter. Across the football world, many countries are worried about the ramifications of a switch. Keir Radnedge on…
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October 8, 2013
Is there any chance that the 2022 World Cup could be taken off Qatar?
Is there any chance that the 2022 World Cup could be taken off Qatar? brian Glanville wonders if it is too late to find a new venue for the finals.
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October 7, 2013
Sepp Blatter shows that he is still The Man at FIFA
Showing a deft political touch that has sustained him down the years, Sepp Blatter wrong-footed many of his critics at last week's FIFA Exco.
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October 4, 2013
Qatar 2022 decision: FIFA kicks the can down the road
FIFA's 'big decision' about the 2022 World Cup in Qatar at its executive committee in Zurich was 'no decision' - beyond a reiteration that it will be played in the Gulf.
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October 3, 2013
Jose Mourinho and David Moyes: managers in trouble?
Jose Mourinho and David Moyes are coming under scrutiny, after less than impressive starts to the season for their respective clubs Chelsea and and Manchester United.
