The Qatar Conundrum

The Sunday Times reported yesterday that the hosting rights for the 2022 World Cup was essentially ‘bought’ by Qatari bid committee officials making payments of up to £3 million to members of FIFA’s executive committee.  The news shocked few in football, and is the latest in a damaging string of high-profile corruption allegations against the game’s governing body.  But with the scale of these claims, against the organising of football’s flagship event, it might be the one that enforces real change at the top of — Read more →

World Cup 2014 Country Guides

The excitement for the World Cup is building nicely with the football extravaganza under two weeks away! As part of Scotzine’s World Cup coverage I’ve contributed some articles about some of the sides that are outside the spotlight of most World Cup previews.  They cover the side’s international football history, road to the finals, key players and how I expect each team to fare in their group and beyond.  If you’re interested in World Cup trivia, or looking for some tips for your sweepstake or — Read more →