Chris
APOEL have reached the last 8 of the Champions League. Many circles within the media portray it as a great achievement but insinuate that it has all been down to nothing more than organization, hard work, passion & luck. In fact, their journey is a reflection of their genuine quality and the rise of Cypriot football
Is Messi the best footballer of all time, as many pundits state, or has he benefited from circumstances which have made him look better than he is? This article argues that Messi is definitely not the greatest ever & it is ridiculous to make that claim
FIFA are considering a change to the rules, enabling the introduction of a fourth substitution during extra time. The intention will be to maintain the "technical quality" & protect players from fatigue-induced-injuries. Not only is this unnecessary but it also negatively affects the competitiveness of football
Football clubs are demanding compensation from national football associations with ever increasing frequency. This article attempts to explain why clubs have no moral basis to do this and why it equates to an attack on the "beautiful game".