November 22, 2011
Brian Glanville examines Chelsea’s problems
Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas believes he still retains the backing of Roman Abramovich, but if his side continue to underperform, then that could soon change.
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Columnists
Opinions from some of football’s leading voices
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November 21, 2011
FIFA’s commercial success shows that there is no such thing as bad publicity
Those hoping that FIFA's major sponsors would play a role in helping to clean up football's governing body, are in for a disappointment, explains Keir Radnedge.
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November 17, 2011
England show signs of improvement against inert opposition
Brian Glanville cautions against reading too much into England's recent upturn in form.
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November 15, 2011
Brian Glanville on England’s shock victory over Spain
Brian Glanville argues that England's victory over Spain was not, as some observers claimed, a tactical masterstroke for Fabio Capello, but a massive fluke against a hugely superior team.
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November 14, 2011
The trials and tribulations of hosting a World Cup
Russian politics may not be to everyone's tastes, but when it comes to hosting the World Cup, the country's ability to get things done is just what FIFA wants.
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November 10, 2011
Spain should beat a weakened England team at Wembley
Brian Glanville believes that Fabio Capello has suffered more than his fair share of bad luck in recent months.
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November 10, 2011
PSG’s grand ambitions could spell the end for Kombouare
Keir Radnedge believes that changes are afoot at Paris Saint-Germain and explains why Qatari finance will reshape the football landscape in France.
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November 7, 2011
Antagonisms between FIFA and Brazil threaten further delays for 2014
Keir Radnedge looks at the ongoing disputes between Brazil and FIFA, and wonders whether they could derail preparations for the 2014 World Cup finals.
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November 3, 2011
Old pals act: was Platini unduly influenced by a former team-mate?
Keir Radnedge wonders whether Michel Platini's loyalty to a former team-mate influenced UEFA's decision to turn down Kosovo's request to play friendly games against member nations.
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October 31, 2011
FC Sion’s court battle with UEFA threatens to become a legal minefield
Keir Radnedge believes the involvement of Jean-Marc Bosman's lawyer in FC Sion's legal wrangle with UEFA, will make a complicated affair even more complex.
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October 28, 2011
Fair play demands FIFA publishes its findings
Keir Radnedge explains why FIFA must publish the evidence it holds against Caribbean officials if it is to remove the suspicion of guilt surrounding the innocent.
