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Pitchfork time

Pitchfork time

There are some transfer rumours that are likely to stir the blood of football fans, with the prospect of seeing a major international star pulling on the colours of your favourite club. But there are

Too late Arsène

Too late Arsène

There are moments in life when silence speaks louder than words. This was one of them. As Gianni Infantino pushed his controversial plan to allow private investment in FIFA's flagship competitions, opposition gathered at remarkable

A Bridge Too Far

A Bridge Too Far

Finally, even by Gianni Infantino’s audacious standards, he went too far. Arguably, the FIFA president had crossed the Rubicon long before. The way that human rights abuses in Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022

The job nobody wants

The job nobody wants

There was a time when managing Italy was considered one of the most prestigious positions in world football. The coach of the Azzurri knew that they were inheriting a team with four World Cup victories,

The Thin End of the Wedge?

The Thin End of the Wedge?

Hydration breaks became one of the World Cup's most divisive innovations. Ostensibly introduced to give players respite in the hot and humid North American conditions, they also became an additional advertising opportunity for broadcasters. Many

Moving on from a legend

Moving on from a legend

There is no replacing Lionel Messi. Or Cristiano Ronaldo. Or Luka Modrić. Three players. Three nations. Three careers that redefined what was possible. Each became more than a footballer. They became an identity. Argentina played

Don’t Cry for Me Argentina

Don’t Cry for Me Argentina

Don't cry for me, Argentina. Not this time. Football has always been about more than talent. It's about how you conduct yourself when everything is on the line, and, perhaps more importantly, how you conduct

Has technology gone too far

Has technology gone too far

Football used to be a game of arguments. Not because it was unclear, but because it was human. A goal could stand or fall depending on a referee’s angle, a defender’s reaction, or a moment

Why So Many World Cup Managers Are Under Pressure

Why So Many World Cup Managers Are Under Pressure

The World Cup is still at the round of 32 stage, yet the managerial carousel is already spinning. It took just one game before Tunisia fired their manager. And the national team coaches of Scotland,

Hounded out of the job

Hounded out of the job

Although they come from two different sports, it is difficult not to link the decisions of Steve Clarke and Ben Stokes to walk away from their respective jobs at the weekend. Different games, different pressures,