A disgruntled groan was the public reaction to the news that FIFA have followed UEFA by extending the number of teams in the finals – from 32 to 48. The public had largely the same reaction to the most recent European Championships, which saw the expansion from 16 to 24, the main critique pointing to the quality of the games throughout the finals. For neutrals, many fixtures … [Read more...] about World Cup expansion: enriching the game – or FIFA’s bureaucrats?
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War of the Consoles
Times have definitely moved on since the days of Pong and Frogger. … [Read more...] about War of the Consoles
Ronaldo wins Ballon D’or
Earlier this month saw football’s biggest names gather in Zurich, Switzerland for the annual FIFA Ballon D’Or awards ceremony. … [Read more...] about Ronaldo wins Ballon D’or
Concussion; who calls the shots?
Thibaut Courtois lays outstretched and lifeless on the Stamford Bridge turf. Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez pats the Belgian with concern after the two collided in the Chelsea penalty area. … [Read more...] about Concussion; who calls the shots?