October 25, 2011
Brian Glanville tries to interpret a confusing set of results across Europe
Brian Glanville looks at some bewildering results across Europe and wonders whether anyone really understands anything about football.
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Columnists
Opinions from some of football’s leading voices
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October 24, 2011
English arrogance could undermine British influence within FIFA
Keir Radnedge believes that some ill-advised sabre-rattling by the English Football Association, has jeopardised Britain's historical role in FIFA's International Board.
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October 20, 2011
Kosovo look to FIFA for permission to play football
Keir Radnedge believes that a small concession by FIFA can make a huge difference to Kosovo's ongoing campaign for recognition.
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October 18, 2011
Brian Glanville hopes the Hillsborough families’ search for the truth may soon be over
Brian Glanville hopes the decision to release the official papers covering the Hillsborough tragedy, may finally bring some sense of closure for the victims' families.
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October 17, 2011
Reform is on the agenda for FIFA and Blatter
In what may be a critical week for FIFA, Keir Radnedge wonders whether its president, Sepp Blatter, will be prepared to sacrifice some of his power for the long-term good of the game.
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October 13, 2011
Brian Glanville on the importance to England of Wayne Rooney
Wayne Rooney may be a liability at times, but he remains the one player capable of elevating England beyond mediocrity.
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October 13, 2011
The 2012 Olympics may open a can of worms for Asia’s new football chief
Keir Radnedge explains why the acting president of the Asian Football Confederation will have his hands full when he takes his seat on the FIFA executive committee next week.
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October 10, 2011
Blazer’s resignation represents the end of an era for CONCACAF
Keir Radnedge believs that Chuck Blazer resignation as CONCACAF general-secretary raises more questions than it answers.
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October 6, 2011
Qatar’s 2022 World Cup team may as well get used to the media scrutiny, because it’s not going away
Keir Radnedge understands the frustration of Qatar's 2022 bid team, but says that the treatment they are receiving is just par for the course for World Cup hosts.
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October 5, 2011
Montenegro or bust: England must be wary of an in-form striker
Brian Glanville on the dangers awaiting England when they travel to Montenegro for their vital Euro 2012 qualifier. Plus, does anyone really understand football?
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October 3, 2011
The battle to succeed Mohamed Bin Hammam
As the contenders jockey for position in the race to succeed Mohamed Bin Hammam, Keir Radnedge reports on the current power struggle within Asian football.
