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Sunday, May. 20, 2012 |  Syndicate content

Chris

The APOEL Fairy-Tale: Not a mere product of "Spirit" & Luck; but a Reflection of their Strength & the Rise of Cypriot Football

March 15, 2012 by 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

Lionel Messi: The Greatest Ever or an Overrated, "Over-hyped", Beneficiary of the Modern Globalised Media?

February 9, 2012 by Chris

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 Contemplating a New Fourth Substitution Rule: Necessary or Short-sighted?

February 3, 2012 by Chris

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

Club vs Country: Injuries, Compensation and the "Beautiful Game"

September 6, 2011 by Chris

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".

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