international football
True Nobility In The Bogs: Remembering The End Of Kevin Keegan’s England Reign
On this day, 16 years ago, England lost their last ever match at the old Wembley Stadium. What ensued was both hilarious and poignant, in the way that only Kevin Keegan could be.
Poland’s World Cup Qualifier Against Kazakhstan: Elbows, Chokeholds and a Bloody Nose
Things got really fucking tetchy between Poland and Kazakhstan on Sunday evening. Like, really fucking tetchy.
Kosovo Prepare For International Football Debut Amid Continued Controversy
Kosovo will make their competitive international debut tonight – but half of the team still don’t know if they’ll be allowed to play.
Meet the Mongolian Premier League Side Run By An International Group of Fans
Bayangol FC positions itself as more than a football team: it's a community run by an international group – Italians, Americans, Brits and more – who are trying to help young people in Mongolia
The Global Game: Is Exporting Players the Key to National Team Success?
The best footballing nations are exportation leaders – or so the data suggests. Is it time for England to start sending players abroad to make them more complete both on and off the pitch?
The Collective or the Individual? Previewing Wales vs. Belgium
Belgium have the better players but Wales look to have the more coherent structure. Marc Wilmots' side are clear favourites, but Euro 2016 has been a tournament in which the team has tended to overcome the individual.
"These Things Happen" – How Hodgson's England Were Doomed From Day One
Roy Hodgson's record at major tournaments demonstrates that a man who convinces himself defeat is unavoidable will encounter it quickly, brutally and very, very often.
Only the Hand of God Can Separate Messi and Maradona
Lionel Messi has stepped away from the international stage without equalling Diego Maradona's achievements. Yet the oddity is that, in many ways, the younger man's achievements far outstrip those of his predecessor.
Which of These Utterly Underwhelming Candidates Will Be the Next England Boss?
After Roy Hodgson's inevitable resignation last night, England are looking for a new manager. Unfortunately there is a major dearth of candidates for the role.
Paris Goes Green: Among the Irish Contingent at Euro 2016
For three days at the start of Euro 2016 parts of Paris became Irish enclaves, packed with thousands of singing fans decked out in green.
Missing the Moment: Will Belgium Be the Latest Country to Squander its 'Golden Generation'?
After losing their opening game of Euro 2016 to Italy, the anxiety is setting in for Belgium. Could 'Les Diables Rouges' be the next in a long line of nations to not get the best out of their most talented group of players?
Wales vs. England: An Age-Old Rivalry Searching for Modern Relevance
Wales vs. England might appear to be a heated local derby but, in football terms at least, there is very little modern history to stoke the fires ahead of this game.