What would happen if the FA pulled out of FIFA? The end of FIFA? A following of suits by the other top nations in world football? Luckily, we don’t have to wonder. Ryan Keaney has built a time machine,…Read More
The choice of Russia as hosts for the 2018 sparked consternation in the press, much of which was concerned with broken promises made by FIFA executives to the competing England bid team, writes Alex Callaghan. Whilst the sour grapes…Read More
In honour of the first live-action Socrates meetup, we’ve delved into the best of non-league this week, with out usual nod to Europe and Asia along the way, plus pressure in the East Midlands as two old rivals go…Read More
Russia 2018 will be fine. Absolutely fine. I can already picture the BBC’s opening titles: a stirring, red-hued montage of images of Moscow’s skyline, the colourful towers of Saint Basil’s Cathedral, stunning blonde girls smiling in furry hats and…Read More