This is part of our efforts to improve football. In this column we discuss the key issues facing football – using more technology, money in the game, diving / simulation, developing young players and football training in general, changes to rules (governing football and clubs) and a lot more.
Make sure you listen to this week’s Soccerlens Podcast that discusses Henry’s handball and a lot more.
…Or at least if you had just read the reactions...
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19-year-old Norwegian starlet Jo Inge Berget is contracted to Udinese Calcio, but would rather be anywhere else than in Udine.
After a loan spell at his home club in Norway, the striker was expected by Norwegian media to get a call-up to the...
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Don’t miss Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg debate the beautiful game on Episode 28 of the world famous Soccerlens podcast.
This week’s sprightly show features lively chat on possible Premier League expansion, the next destination for Man...
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It seems that whenever I write an article for this site it’s about one of two things; Scottish football’s decline or uprising. No prizes for guessing which one this falls under, with the issues surrounding that of Rangers dominating the...
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Check out Episode 26 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast with co-hosts Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg.
Football’s swine flu epidemic (including the dangers of spitting), the latest twist in Newcastle United’s tale and an escalating problem...
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England manager Fabio Capello breezed into the school of excellence at Coverciano on Monday with the air of authority that comes from having won everything there is in the club game. He was there to give an inspirational speech to the school’s students...
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Update: Portsmouth admit that interview was not fake.
Last night the Guardian published a damning article quoting Portsmouth’s...
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Remember that fabulous Parma team that lifted the UEFA Cup in 1999?
Led then by manager Alberto Malesani the team was made up of superb talent from the back to the front. A young Gainluigi Buffon kept goal, protected by a back three of Lillian...
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Rio Ferdinand is perhaps one of the more unlikely of digital ambassadors. Before yesterday’s online-only broadcast of Ukraine v England, the defender offered his opinion on the unique...
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Update: Ali Al Faraj has completed his takeover of Portsmouth, acquiring a 90% stake in the club. Sulaiman Al Fahim retains a 10% share.
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.
After Sulaiman...
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