May 24, 2012
One big happy family? FIFA’s internal squabbles show no sign of going away
Despite maintaining a facade of unity at the annual FIFA Congress, the fragile truce didn't last, as football's competing factions were soon back on the warpath.
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Opinions from some of football’s leading voices
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May 22, 2012
Clouds hung over Chelsea’s triumph in Munich
Over Chelsea’s dramatic if somewhat hazardous triumph in Munich hung a couple of clouds. Each the result of clumsy and misguided administration.
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May 21, 2012
Chelsea triumph could undermine Platini’s Euro vision
Chelsea's victory in the Champions League is another blow to UEFA president, Michel Platini, as he tries to rein in the lavish spending of some of Europe's bigger clubs.
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May 17, 2012
When is a deadline not a deadline? When UEFA says so
Everyone seems pleased by UEFA's decision to extend their deadline to encourage further bids from countries wishing to host Euro 2020. It certainly might have done frontrunners Turkey a favour.
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May 15, 2012
France’s European pioneers finally return to the top flight
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…
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May 10, 2012
FIFA having second thoughts about the use of the headscarf
Having initially endorsed the use of the headscarf, FIFA appears to be backtracking on the issue.
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May 9, 2012
Manchester City on course for hollow triumph
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.
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May 8, 2012
FIFA play the long game in World Cup scrap with Brazil
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.
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May 3, 2012
Act in haste…UEFA may be regretting its decision to expand the European Championships
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…
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May 1, 2012
Better late than never: Hodgson gets the job he has long deserved
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.
