June 3, 2013
Perception of FIFA reform is as important as the reality
FIFA's reform process is more than just window dressing, but until it addresses certain fundamental issues it will be regarded with suspicion by the broader football family.
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Columnists
Opinions from some of football’s leading voices
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May 30, 2013
Heynckes will be a tough act to follow at Bayern
Having won the lot with Bayern Munich, Jupp Heynckes will be a tough act to follow for incoming boss Pep Guardiola. Will the departing Heynckes enjoy his well-earned retirement, or will he be tempted back…
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May 28, 2013
Keir Radnedge: FIFA reform process is not all it seems
Keir Radnedge looks ahead to the FIFA Congress in Mauritius later this week
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May 24, 2013
Gibraltar joins the football family
Gibraltar, finally, has won its right to play an equal role in the European – and hence ultimately world – football family. UEFA Congress voted in favour today by an overwhelmingly majority.
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May 24, 2013
UEFA finally take the issue of racism seriously
After paying lip service to the issue for years, UEFA has finally begun to take the problem of racism seriously.
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May 22, 2013
David Beckham: the man, the myth
Does David Beckham belong to the history or to the mythology of football? Was he remotely worth those 115 England caps? Brian Glanville delivers his verdict on the former England captain.
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May 21, 2013
Moving the goalposts: FIFA change will antagonise World Cup bid losers
One seemingly innocent phrase slipped into the proposals for FIFA reform should have put a smile on the face of Michel Platini at his busiest time of year. Similarly, those same words may infuriate some…
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May 17, 2013
Blatter holds court, but Platini never far from his thoughts
Where words are concerned, politicians insist, context is everything. This applies equally to sports politicians. Sepp Blatter’s latest controlled interview is a prime example.
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May 15, 2013
Ferguson rightly lauded, but even he made mistakes
Sir Alex Ferguson deserves much of the acclaim he has received since he announced his retirement as Manchester United manager, but a look back at his managerial record shows not an unblemished record of success.
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May 14, 2013
Olympic influence wanes as football now fulfils its role
The blanket coverage accompanying Sir Alex Ferguson's decision to step down as Manchester United manager, illustrates the scope of football's reach.
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May 8, 2013
End of an era as Ferguson calls it quits
The announcement by Sir Alex Ferguson that he is to retire as Manchester United manager after 27 years and 1500 games, has come as a surprise to the football world.
