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It might not be the most ethically sound of practices, but managers throughout history have looked to reinforce home advantage with a word in the ear of the ground staff
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Monday, March 25th, 2019 - Stories
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The shake-up of the competition in 2016 attracted high-profile sponsorship, but congested calendars and insufficient travel subsidies are reducing the attraction for foreign clubs
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Wednesday, March 20th, 2019 - Stories
The complex and increasing influence of “intermediaries” in transfer deals should be afforded closer attention and stricter legislation imposed by the football authorities
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Friday, March 15th, 2019 - Stories
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It seems an excessively arbitrary reward that a foul committed anywhere inside the area earns a clear shot from 12 yards. Is it time FIFA’s law-makers went back to the drawing board?
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Tuesday, March 12th, 2019 - Stories
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The judgements made on women coaching in the men’s game are swift and unforgiving – and a reflection of the archaic attitudes that still pervade the game
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Monday, March 11th, 2019 - Stories