A blog about world football
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“The FIFA Executive Committee is the most powerful and influential administrative body in world sport and having elected Australian representation would bring immeasurable status to our nation and Australian football.”
…MorePosted on Friday, February 8th 2013
The Premier League’s new cost control measures come in 20 years too late, but will at least prevent another Man City or Chelsea from happening.
…MorePosted on Thursday, February 7th 2013
Mark Pieth, FIFA reform and a futile crusade
…MorePosted on Thursday, February 7th 2013
France Football have published a 15 page investigation into Qatar 2022. Here are some of my thoughts on it.
…MorePosted on Tuesday, January 29th 2013
Four months out from FIFA Congress, at which its president Sepp Blatter will attempt to push through the remnants of its proposed governance reforms, UEFA has set its stall out. In doing so European football’s governing body appears to have fulfilled criticism that its leaders are prioritising their own ambitions over the good of world football.
…MorePosted on Thursday, January 24th 2013
Nick Harris of Sporting Intelligence reveals how Bradford City could be the first national cup winners hailing from the fourth tier anywhere in the world. Ever. Source: Sporting Intelligence
Posted on Wednesday, January 23rd 2013
Source addtoany.com
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has dismissed out of hand the idea of a creating a new Soviet-style league consisting of clubs from Russia and its neighbouring states. But his dismissal of the concept could have wider consequences elsewhere.
Posted on Wednesday, January 23rd 2013
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World Cup 2010 Final venue, Soccer City, subsequently an underused white elephant, returned to life as the African Cup of Nations opened today. South Africa are stand in hosts for Libya, but could only manage a goalless draw with Cape Verde. [Source: CAF]
Posted on Friday, January 18th 2013
The head of Vladimir Putin’s presidential administration has described himself as ‘extremely pessimistic’ about the development of Russia football and said that the lack of proper TV deals is holding the domestic game back. Source: rSport
Posted on Friday, January 18th 2013
Posted on Tuesday, January 15th 2013
A new year, another controversy.
…MorePosted on Wednesday, January 9th 2013
All eyes will be on Brazil as preparations for the 2014 World Cup hot up, with FIFA secretary general, Jerome Valcke, the busiest man in world football this year.
…MorePosted on Tuesday, January 1st 2013
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