Manos MoschopoulosPlayers out of controlThere are several proverbs and quotes out there that suggest that someone’s true character shines through when times are tough. The past…Jul 17Jul 17
Manos MoschopoulosUnited for football, divided right after?“United by football. United in the heart of Europe.” UEFA bosses picked the slogan to show their tournament would welcome everyone at a…Jun 25Jun 25
Manos MoschopoulosAnother senseless death in the BalkansGreece’s police and UEFA’s rules proved inadequate to prevent a predictable tragedy this week.Aug 9, 2023Aug 9, 2023
Manos MoschopoulosFootball’s most inhospitable host?Indonesian officials couldn’t have guessed who would qualify for their FIFA U-20 World Cup. Now, they might be left without a tournament.Mar 27, 2023Mar 27, 2023
Manos MoschopoulosBut could Putin do it on a cold night in Chisinau?Partizan’s black and white colours weren’t good enough camouflage for some would-be coup plotters.Mar 20, 2023Mar 20, 2023
Manos MoschopoulosWhat if the World Cup had 48 teams already?New Zealand, Nigeria and North Macedonia would all be there, hoping they don’t get a day off at the end of the group stage.Dec 17, 2022Dec 17, 2022
Manos MoschopoulosThree fingers in the air, Jules Rimet still reelingSerbia and Croatia managed to dominate FIFA World Cup headlines for reasons that had little to do with their on-pitch performances and all…Nov 29, 2022Nov 29, 2022
Manos Moschopoulos‘What racist crimes?’: Greece’s new football chiefA disgraced official who lost his job over colluding with Nazis is now running Greece’s football federation.Jun 6, 2022Jun 6, 2022
Manos MoschopoulosDon’t give whataboutery a chanceWhile asking to “give peace a chance,” Red Star Belgrade ultras forgot a war close to home — and their bloody role in it.Mar 20, 2022Mar 20, 2022
Manos MoschopoulosFree choice or driving drunk: Football’s unvaccinated headachePlayers, clubs and leagues are caught between a ‘right to choose’ and the pandemic.Dec 20, 2021Dec 20, 2021
