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Competitive Balance in the Premier League (29/06/2014)
A look at how competitive the Premier League really is, drawing on various economic measures to analyse the situation since the league's inception in 1992...
Aston Villa 2013/14 Season Review (25/04/2014)
Looking at Aston Villa's performance during the 2013/14 season based on various statistical criteria to determine whether there has been progress during Lambert's reign...
Backing the Draw - Enhancing the Strategy (19/10/2013)
Expanding on the work of the 'Backing the Draw' strategy by applying certain filters and criteria to try and improve the returns...
Backing the Draw - A Profitable Strategy? (16/09/2013)
We look at whether blindly betting on the draw in the Premier League is a profitable strategy and compare this with various other leagues around Europe...
Ajax and De Boer: Maximising Their Late Season Advantage (21/05/2013)
Over the past three seasons, Ajax have dropped just five points from a possible 90 from March onwards. We look at the reasons behind this remarkable statistic...
UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules Face Legal Challenge (16/05/2013)
We look at the legal challenge to UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and whether it has a chance of succeeding, leading to the scrapping of Michel Platini's crowning achievement..
The Role of Luck in the Premier League (15/05/2013)
A look at the impact that both talent and luck can have on a team's performance over a season. It can help us understand how a team like Newcastle can go from just missing out on Champions League football one season to being involved in a relegation fight the next...
Analysing Garth Crooks' Team of the Week (13/05/2013)
We take a detailed look at Garth Crook's Team of the Week from the BBC website and some of his stranger selections, as well as posted our own team of the week...
NextGen Series Success Threatened by UEFA Challenge (02/04/2013)
The NextGen tournament has provided an excellent opportunity for academy players to challenge themselves on a continental level. However, will UEFA's version threaten this success and exclude a number of leading academies?
Sergio Busquets - The Heart of Barcelona (13/03/2013)
For all the talk of Messi and Iniesta, it is Sergio Busquets that is Barcelona's most irreplaceable player. Both defensively and as the starting point for virtually every attack, he is indispensable for the Catalan giants...
Five Biggest Premier League Disappointments this Season (08/03/2013)
Having seen the five most improved players, we look at the five players that have struggled to rediscover last season's form in the current campaign...
Five Most Improved Premier League Players this Season (07/03/2013)
A look at the five players that have shown the greatest improvement over the course of this season compared with last season. There are several unexpected inclusions...
Tactical Analysis of Aston Villa against Newcastle (30/01/2013)
Following Villa's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle, we take a look at where Paul Lambert got it wrong tactically, and how things could be improved...
Arsenal Lack a Coherent Plan (19/11/2012)
Seven years without a trophy and one of their worst starts to a season under Wenger has raised questions over what his long-term plan for the club are, and even his role at the club...
Zenit Fans Cast Shadow over Russian Football (18/11/2012)
After their recent match was abandoned due to the actions of the fans, a look at the growing problems that the Zenit St Petersburg faithful are causing for the club...
14 Best Ibrahimovic Quotes (15/11/2012)
As entertaining off the pitch as he is on it, here is a look at 14 of the best quotes from the Swedish legend that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic...
Violence at the Costa Rican Classic (15/11/2012)
Following more violence at the match between Saprissa and Alajuelense at the weekend, DW on Sport looks at the rivalry between the two Costa Rican giants...
Pepe Reina - Asset or Liability (22/10/2012)
Following his poor start to the season, questions are beginning to be asked of Pepe Reina and debate is raging as to whether he has become a liability for Liverpool...
Wayne Rooney - Wasted Talent? (20/11/2012)
Ten years on from his stunning debut goal, DW on Sport looks at whether Wayne Rooney has fulfilled the potential he showed as a 16-year old...
Why the FA Disciplinary Process is a Farce (09/10/2012)
In the wake of the decision on the John Terry racial abuse case, a look at why the FA Disciplinary process has been proved to be wholly unacceptable...
The Jordanian Derby - Political Divides (04/10/2012)
A look at the biggest derby match in Jordan between Al-Faisaly and Al-Wihdat and how it is representative of the political divisions within the country...
Atletico Madrid - Success Built on Dangerous Foundations? (12/05/2012)
Atletico Madrid have had an excellent season, but the mountain of debt that their season has been built upon could come back to haunt them...
Hodgson Tactics Suit England (05/05/2012)
Tactically, Roy Hodgson is a far better fit for England than Harry Redknapp would have been. A closer look at the tactical differences between the two...
Roy Hodgson: The Right Choice for England (30/04/2012)
A look at the career of Roy Hodgson and why he is the right man to take over England given the current situation in the country...
Aston Villa Summer Transfers (20/04/2012)
Analysing Aston Villa's current situation by position and looking at some of the potential options from the transfer market for the upcoming summer...
Football in Lebanon: From Violence to Unification (15/04/2012)
Looking at the role that football has played in acting as both a trigger for violence and now as a tool for unification in Lebanon...
Torino and the Superga Disaster (28/03/2012)
Had it not been for the disaster at Superga, Torino could have become the city's dominant side at the expense of Juventus...
Solving the Problem of English Managers (22/03/2012)
DW on Sport looks at various proposals to solve the lack of English managers that are employed at the top level of the game in this country...
Asiagate Scandal Rocks Zimbabwean Football (18/03/2012)
The Asiagate scandal has thrown a dark cloud over Zimbabwean football and could potentially lead to a number of players, staff and officials receiving long bans...
Grant Holt for England? (28/02/2012)
Given his recent form and the lack of standout English strikers, should Stuart Pearce be looking at Grant Holt as an option for the national side?
The Importance of Goalkeeping (24/02/2012)
Are goalkeepers significantly undervalued in the modern day and is keeping clean sheets more valuable in terms of point than scoring goals?
Borussia Monchengladbach - Germany's Cindarella Story (12/02/2012)
After just surviving in the division last season, Borussia Monchengladbach are involving in the most unlikeliest of title challenges...
Is 'Negrito' A Racial Term? (21/12/2011)
The Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra case has thrown up some interesting cultural issues, particularly revolving around the term 'negrito' and it's different perception across continents...
Aston Villa: A Statistical and Tactical Analysis (Part 1) (20/12/2011)
Aston Villa: A Statistical and Tactical Analysis (Part 2) (27/12/2011)
An extended two-part look at Aston Villa's tactics through the use of various statistics and analysing where things need to change...
ASPIRE Academy: Qatari Aspirations or Underhand Tactics? (19/12/2011)
The new ASPIRE Academy in Qatar is a stunning facility, but is its purpose to develop the next generation of Qatari athletes or to convert foreign players into nationals?
Drugs and Violence: The Rise and Fall of Colombian Football (14/12/2011)
DW on Sport looks at the inextricable link between the drug cartels and football in Colombia through the rise and fall of their national side...
Spain Must Improve to Retain European Title (29/11/2011)
Tactically, Spain are struggling recently with teams having worked out how to contain them, but a few changes will return them to their lofty peak...
Chelsea's Tactical Problems and Solutions (25/11/2011)
Andre Villas Boas has struggled recently, but there are a few glaring tactical problems that are easily rectified...
Steve Darby: Next England Manager? (10/10/2011)
A satirical look at the search for the next England manager based on the media's criteria reveals a single unheralded candidate...
Not Just a Game: The True Power of Football (09/10/2011)
Football Beyond Borders is a student group that has been using football as an instrument of peace around Africa and the Middle East...
The Road to Brazil 2014: The Minnows from the US Virgin Islands (11/08/2011)
Following the US Virgin Islands as they look to embark upon an unlikely run to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014...
Guadeloupe: France's Talent Factory (30/06/2011)
The small Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has produced a surprisingly large number of France's star players over the past decade...
Football in Gibraltar Hampered by UEFA's Political Stance (29/06/2011)
The issue of Gibraltar's membership of UEFA has constantly been held up by political issues involving Spain and their claim to the land...
The Dictatorship of FIFA (31/05/2011)
An analysis of Sepp Blatter's press conference and his disturbing views over his importance as head of the organisation...
How to Beat Barcelona: Part 1 (24/03/2011)
How to Beat Barcelona: Part 2 (02/04/2011)
A two-part tactical analysis of how to beat Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side, using their upcoming Champions League opponents, Shakhtar...
Ashley Cole: England Captain? (14/03/2011)
With the current lack of a recognised captain, could Ashley Cole be the future leader for England?
Stars of the Future (24/02/2011)
A look at 10 lesser known talents from around the globe that could become futures stars of the game at both club and international level...
Why Should Footballers Show Loyalty? (03/02/2011)
Fernando Torres has received plenty of criticism for showing a lack of loyalty to Liverpool, but should a professional footballer necessarily show loyalty to their employer?
Is the Football Transfer Bubble About to Burst? (02/02/2011)
With the UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations looming on the horizon, will the latest big money transfers in the Premiership mark the end of the large spending of the top clubs?
Could the Qatar World Cup be the Beginning of the End for Blatter? (21/01/2011)
With the backlash surrounding the decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, could it be time for Sepp Blatter to end his reign at FIFA?
Renewed Sense of Optimism at Villa Park (20/01/2011)
Has the flurry of recent transfer activity at Aston Villa finally removed the negative atmosphere around the club since Martin O'Neill's departure?
World Cup 2018 and 2022: Reasonable or Ridiculous? (02/12/2010)
With the decisions to award the World Cups to Russia and Qatar, DW on Sport looks at whether FIFA have made the right choice...
The Corruption in FIFA: The Jack Warner Story (30/11/2010)
The second part of DW on Sport's look at corruption within FIFA, focusing specifically on the activities of Jack Warner...
The Corruption in FIFA: Part 1 (29/11/2010)
The first part of DW on Sport's look at corruption within FIFA through the history of the organisation...
Real Madrid Red Card Fiasco (24/11/2010)
Following the farcical red cards shown to Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso during Real Madrid's Champions League match, we look at whether their actions brought the game into disrepute...
Athletic Bilbao - The Success Story of Home-Grown Talent (21/11/2010)
Given their self-imposed restrictions of only signing Basque players, the history and success of Athletic Bilbao is quite simply outstanding...
Venky's Takeover of Blackburn: Could it be a Curse? (20/11/2010)
Usually takeovers are welcomed by fans, but the new Indian arrivals at Blackburn could prove a curse for the Blackburn faithful...
Youth Revolution at Aston Villa (15/11/2010)
The current spate of injuries to senior players at Villa Park has given the successful youth team players an opportunity to stake their claims in the first team...
Respect Our Referees? Only if they give us something to respect... (14/11/2010)
DW on Sport looks at 8 of the worst refereeing decisions of the season and questions why teams should respect them when they make so many clear errors...
Blackpool - Weakened Team or Squad Rotation? (11/11/2010)
With the uproar over Blackpool's decision to make 11 changes for their recent match, is there double-standards being used when comparing top teams to the rest?
Mini-Mourinho: The Apprentice Looks to Become the Master (08/11/2010)
Andre Villas Boas, formerly Mourinho's head scout at Chelsea, is proving himself at Porto to be the equal of his former boss...
Corruption and the 2018 World Cup bid (07/10/2010)
DW on Sport looks at the recent corruption allegations surrounding the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup...
Storm Brewing in Scottish Football (04/11/2010)
The fallout from Celtic's match with Dundee United continues with conspiracy theories running wild surrounding the referee and his role in the result...
Lyon: Transfer Market Masters (01/11/2010)
Over the past decade, Lyon have been one of the most successful and profitable clubs in the transfer market. A look at how they have achieved this...
Gerard Houllier - One Month In (27/10/2010)
One month after replacing Martin O'Neill, we look at how Gerard Houllier has handled his return to English football at Aston Villa...
The Problem with Coaching in England (10/10/2010)
An in-depth look at the problems with coaching, both quality and quantity, in England and how it is limiting the production of world class players in this country...
Change is Needed - How to Resurrect the Youth System in England (29/07/2010)
In the aftermath of the 2010 World Cup, DW on Sport looks at what England need to do to produce the players to be able to challenge in the later stages of major tournaments...
What does the future hold for England? (19/07/2010)
Following England's World Cup exit, we look at 10 players that could become the future for England over the next five years...
Spanish Football Faces Financial Implosion (16/07/2010)
Despite the success of the national team, domestic football in Spain faces an uncertain futures with growing financial problems...
The Moment that Broke the Heart of a Continent (07/07/2010)
With all of Africa behind him, the penalty miss from Asamoah Gyan not only broke the heart of a nation, but of the entire continent...
French Fiasco - Is there hope for the future? (23/06/2010)
Following France's dismal performance at the World Cup, DW on Sport looks at the future of the French national side...
Salvador Cabanas - Lucky to be Alive (12/06/2010)
Salvador Cabanas was hoping to star for his country at the World Cup, but is now lucky to be alive after being shot in the head in a local nightclub...
How England can win at penalties (07/06/2010)
A look back at England's poor penalty record and at how statistics and research could improve their performance in the dreaded scenario...
More than just a Game: The Mixed Impact of Football in Honduras (04/06/2010)
How football led to the 'Soccer War' in 1969 in Honduras and how the sport is now having an impact in the rehabilitation of the country...
Scratching Under the Surface of Barcelona (23/05/2010)
On the surface, Barcelona are the model club in terms of how they are run and how they conduct themselves. However, dig a little further and their darker side begins to show...
Irresponsible Newspapers and Corruption in FIFA (18/05/2010)
The decision by the Mail on Sunday to publish Lord Triesman's allegations has come under fire in recent days, regardless of the validity of his claims...
Torres to Chelsea? Should we believe what we read in the papers? (17/05/2010)
DW on Sport looks at whether we should believe the rumours that we read in the newspapers, and which newspapers we should give greater credence to...
An Alternative Relegation System (17/05/2010)
Relegation in Argentina is based on a three-year average of each team's points. DW on Sport looks at how the Premiership might have changed if we had this system...
More Important than a Matter of Life and Death (15/05/2010)
Bill Shankley once stated that football was more important than life or death, but in the wake of the tragic death of Besian Idrizaj, is this really the case?
Individuals win matches, but groups win titles (13/05/2010)
Under Dunga, Brazil have been transformed from the traditional Brazilian team that we know to a more efficient, effective unit...
Remembering the Valley Parade Fire (11/05/2010)
Twenty-five years on, DW on Sport looks back at the tragic events that unfolded at Bradford's Valley Parade ground that led to the deaths of 56 fans...
Finance in Football - Heading for Crisis (22/04/2010)
An in-depth look at the finances of English football and raising the question of whether the English game is heading for troubled times...
A Tragic Career - the story of Nii Lamptey (06/04/2010)
Once seen as one of the greatest young players in world football, a tale of abuse and exploitation destroyed the career of Nii Lamptey...
A Club in Crisis (22/03/2010)
DW on Sport looks at the financial problems that have beset Valencia over the past five years and whether the club can survive in its present form...
A Crucial Two Months for O'Neill (21/03/2010)
Martin O'Neill faces an important final two months of the season as fan frustrations begin to grow over his ability to take the club to the next level...
A Storm Brewing in French Football (19/03/2010)
A look at the growing problem of violence and hooliganism between fans of different clubs in France, following the most recent death of a PSG fan...
Hodgson - the successor to Capello? (19/03/2010)
Could Fulham's Roy Hodgson be the heir-apparent to Fabio Capello when the Italian eventually leaves as manager of the national team?
Adriano - An Unfulfilled Career (08/03/2010)
Adriano had the potential to become one of Europe's most feared strikers, but his alcohol problems off the field have curtailed his career at the highest level...
Official Standards Slipping? (04/03/2010)
DW on Sport looks at whether the standard of refereeing through Europe has been decreasing over the past few years...
Terry for England? (01/03/2010)
Following the revelations about his personal life, John Terry has been facing as many problems off the pitch as he has on it, raising the question of whether his form is good enough for England?
The Demise of Portsmouth (01/03/2010)
As Portsmouth become the first Premiership team to enter administration, we look at the sequence of events that brought the club to the brink of financial ruin...
A look at how competitive the Premier League really is, drawing on various economic measures to analyse the situation since the league's inception in 1992...
Aston Villa 2013/14 Season Review (25/04/2014)
Looking at Aston Villa's performance during the 2013/14 season based on various statistical criteria to determine whether there has been progress during Lambert's reign...
Backing the Draw - Enhancing the Strategy (19/10/2013)
Expanding on the work of the 'Backing the Draw' strategy by applying certain filters and criteria to try and improve the returns...
Backing the Draw - A Profitable Strategy? (16/09/2013)
We look at whether blindly betting on the draw in the Premier League is a profitable strategy and compare this with various other leagues around Europe...
Ajax and De Boer: Maximising Their Late Season Advantage (21/05/2013)
Over the past three seasons, Ajax have dropped just five points from a possible 90 from March onwards. We look at the reasons behind this remarkable statistic...
UEFA Financial Fair Play Rules Face Legal Challenge (16/05/2013)
We look at the legal challenge to UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules and whether it has a chance of succeeding, leading to the scrapping of Michel Platini's crowning achievement..
The Role of Luck in the Premier League (15/05/2013)
A look at the impact that both talent and luck can have on a team's performance over a season. It can help us understand how a team like Newcastle can go from just missing out on Champions League football one season to being involved in a relegation fight the next...
Analysing Garth Crooks' Team of the Week (13/05/2013)
We take a detailed look at Garth Crook's Team of the Week from the BBC website and some of his stranger selections, as well as posted our own team of the week...
NextGen Series Success Threatened by UEFA Challenge (02/04/2013)
The NextGen tournament has provided an excellent opportunity for academy players to challenge themselves on a continental level. However, will UEFA's version threaten this success and exclude a number of leading academies?
Sergio Busquets - The Heart of Barcelona (13/03/2013)
For all the talk of Messi and Iniesta, it is Sergio Busquets that is Barcelona's most irreplaceable player. Both defensively and as the starting point for virtually every attack, he is indispensable for the Catalan giants...
Five Biggest Premier League Disappointments this Season (08/03/2013)
Having seen the five most improved players, we look at the five players that have struggled to rediscover last season's form in the current campaign...
Five Most Improved Premier League Players this Season (07/03/2013)
A look at the five players that have shown the greatest improvement over the course of this season compared with last season. There are several unexpected inclusions...
Tactical Analysis of Aston Villa against Newcastle (30/01/2013)
Following Villa's 2-1 defeat at home to Newcastle, we take a look at where Paul Lambert got it wrong tactically, and how things could be improved...
Arsenal Lack a Coherent Plan (19/11/2012)
Seven years without a trophy and one of their worst starts to a season under Wenger has raised questions over what his long-term plan for the club are, and even his role at the club...
Zenit Fans Cast Shadow over Russian Football (18/11/2012)
After their recent match was abandoned due to the actions of the fans, a look at the growing problems that the Zenit St Petersburg faithful are causing for the club...
14 Best Ibrahimovic Quotes (15/11/2012)
As entertaining off the pitch as he is on it, here is a look at 14 of the best quotes from the Swedish legend that is Zlatan Ibrahimovic...
Violence at the Costa Rican Classic (15/11/2012)
Following more violence at the match between Saprissa and Alajuelense at the weekend, DW on Sport looks at the rivalry between the two Costa Rican giants...
Pepe Reina - Asset or Liability (22/10/2012)
Following his poor start to the season, questions are beginning to be asked of Pepe Reina and debate is raging as to whether he has become a liability for Liverpool...
Wayne Rooney - Wasted Talent? (20/11/2012)
Ten years on from his stunning debut goal, DW on Sport looks at whether Wayne Rooney has fulfilled the potential he showed as a 16-year old...
Why the FA Disciplinary Process is a Farce (09/10/2012)
In the wake of the decision on the John Terry racial abuse case, a look at why the FA Disciplinary process has been proved to be wholly unacceptable...
The Jordanian Derby - Political Divides (04/10/2012)
A look at the biggest derby match in Jordan between Al-Faisaly and Al-Wihdat and how it is representative of the political divisions within the country...
Atletico Madrid - Success Built on Dangerous Foundations? (12/05/2012)
Atletico Madrid have had an excellent season, but the mountain of debt that their season has been built upon could come back to haunt them...
Hodgson Tactics Suit England (05/05/2012)
Tactically, Roy Hodgson is a far better fit for England than Harry Redknapp would have been. A closer look at the tactical differences between the two...
Roy Hodgson: The Right Choice for England (30/04/2012)
A look at the career of Roy Hodgson and why he is the right man to take over England given the current situation in the country...
Aston Villa Summer Transfers (20/04/2012)
Analysing Aston Villa's current situation by position and looking at some of the potential options from the transfer market for the upcoming summer...
Football in Lebanon: From Violence to Unification (15/04/2012)
Looking at the role that football has played in acting as both a trigger for violence and now as a tool for unification in Lebanon...
Torino and the Superga Disaster (28/03/2012)
Had it not been for the disaster at Superga, Torino could have become the city's dominant side at the expense of Juventus...
Solving the Problem of English Managers (22/03/2012)
DW on Sport looks at various proposals to solve the lack of English managers that are employed at the top level of the game in this country...
Asiagate Scandal Rocks Zimbabwean Football (18/03/2012)
The Asiagate scandal has thrown a dark cloud over Zimbabwean football and could potentially lead to a number of players, staff and officials receiving long bans...
Grant Holt for England? (28/02/2012)
Given his recent form and the lack of standout English strikers, should Stuart Pearce be looking at Grant Holt as an option for the national side?
The Importance of Goalkeeping (24/02/2012)
Are goalkeepers significantly undervalued in the modern day and is keeping clean sheets more valuable in terms of point than scoring goals?
Borussia Monchengladbach - Germany's Cindarella Story (12/02/2012)
After just surviving in the division last season, Borussia Monchengladbach are involving in the most unlikeliest of title challenges...
Is 'Negrito' A Racial Term? (21/12/2011)
The Luis Suarez and Patrice Evra case has thrown up some interesting cultural issues, particularly revolving around the term 'negrito' and it's different perception across continents...
Aston Villa: A Statistical and Tactical Analysis (Part 1) (20/12/2011)
Aston Villa: A Statistical and Tactical Analysis (Part 2) (27/12/2011)
An extended two-part look at Aston Villa's tactics through the use of various statistics and analysing where things need to change...
ASPIRE Academy: Qatari Aspirations or Underhand Tactics? (19/12/2011)
The new ASPIRE Academy in Qatar is a stunning facility, but is its purpose to develop the next generation of Qatari athletes or to convert foreign players into nationals?
Drugs and Violence: The Rise and Fall of Colombian Football (14/12/2011)
DW on Sport looks at the inextricable link between the drug cartels and football in Colombia through the rise and fall of their national side...
Spain Must Improve to Retain European Title (29/11/2011)
Tactically, Spain are struggling recently with teams having worked out how to contain them, but a few changes will return them to their lofty peak...
Chelsea's Tactical Problems and Solutions (25/11/2011)
Andre Villas Boas has struggled recently, but there are a few glaring tactical problems that are easily rectified...
Steve Darby: Next England Manager? (10/10/2011)
A satirical look at the search for the next England manager based on the media's criteria reveals a single unheralded candidate...
Not Just a Game: The True Power of Football (09/10/2011)
Football Beyond Borders is a student group that has been using football as an instrument of peace around Africa and the Middle East...
The Road to Brazil 2014: The Minnows from the US Virgin Islands (11/08/2011)
Following the US Virgin Islands as they look to embark upon an unlikely run to the World Cup in Brazil in 2014...
Guadeloupe: France's Talent Factory (30/06/2011)
The small Caribbean island of Guadeloupe has produced a surprisingly large number of France's star players over the past decade...
Football in Gibraltar Hampered by UEFA's Political Stance (29/06/2011)
The issue of Gibraltar's membership of UEFA has constantly been held up by political issues involving Spain and their claim to the land...
The Dictatorship of FIFA (31/05/2011)
An analysis of Sepp Blatter's press conference and his disturbing views over his importance as head of the organisation...
How to Beat Barcelona: Part 1 (24/03/2011)
How to Beat Barcelona: Part 2 (02/04/2011)
A two-part tactical analysis of how to beat Pep Guardiola's Barcelona side, using their upcoming Champions League opponents, Shakhtar...
Ashley Cole: England Captain? (14/03/2011)
With the current lack of a recognised captain, could Ashley Cole be the future leader for England?
Stars of the Future (24/02/2011)
A look at 10 lesser known talents from around the globe that could become futures stars of the game at both club and international level...
Why Should Footballers Show Loyalty? (03/02/2011)
Fernando Torres has received plenty of criticism for showing a lack of loyalty to Liverpool, but should a professional footballer necessarily show loyalty to their employer?
Is the Football Transfer Bubble About to Burst? (02/02/2011)
With the UEFA Financial Fair Play regulations looming on the horizon, will the latest big money transfers in the Premiership mark the end of the large spending of the top clubs?
Could the Qatar World Cup be the Beginning of the End for Blatter? (21/01/2011)
With the backlash surrounding the decision to award the World Cup to Qatar, could it be time for Sepp Blatter to end his reign at FIFA?
Renewed Sense of Optimism at Villa Park (20/01/2011)
Has the flurry of recent transfer activity at Aston Villa finally removed the negative atmosphere around the club since Martin O'Neill's departure?
World Cup 2018 and 2022: Reasonable or Ridiculous? (02/12/2010)
With the decisions to award the World Cups to Russia and Qatar, DW on Sport looks at whether FIFA have made the right choice...
The Corruption in FIFA: The Jack Warner Story (30/11/2010)
The second part of DW on Sport's look at corruption within FIFA, focusing specifically on the activities of Jack Warner...
The Corruption in FIFA: Part 1 (29/11/2010)
The first part of DW on Sport's look at corruption within FIFA through the history of the organisation...
Real Madrid Red Card Fiasco (24/11/2010)
Following the farcical red cards shown to Sergio Ramos and Xabi Alonso during Real Madrid's Champions League match, we look at whether their actions brought the game into disrepute...
Athletic Bilbao - The Success Story of Home-Grown Talent (21/11/2010)
Given their self-imposed restrictions of only signing Basque players, the history and success of Athletic Bilbao is quite simply outstanding...
Venky's Takeover of Blackburn: Could it be a Curse? (20/11/2010)
Usually takeovers are welcomed by fans, but the new Indian arrivals at Blackburn could prove a curse for the Blackburn faithful...
Youth Revolution at Aston Villa (15/11/2010)
The current spate of injuries to senior players at Villa Park has given the successful youth team players an opportunity to stake their claims in the first team...
Respect Our Referees? Only if they give us something to respect... (14/11/2010)
DW on Sport looks at 8 of the worst refereeing decisions of the season and questions why teams should respect them when they make so many clear errors...
Blackpool - Weakened Team or Squad Rotation? (11/11/2010)
With the uproar over Blackpool's decision to make 11 changes for their recent match, is there double-standards being used when comparing top teams to the rest?
Mini-Mourinho: The Apprentice Looks to Become the Master (08/11/2010)
Andre Villas Boas, formerly Mourinho's head scout at Chelsea, is proving himself at Porto to be the equal of his former boss...
Corruption and the 2018 World Cup bid (07/10/2010)
DW on Sport looks at the recent corruption allegations surrounding the bidding process for the 2018 World Cup...
Storm Brewing in Scottish Football (04/11/2010)
The fallout from Celtic's match with Dundee United continues with conspiracy theories running wild surrounding the referee and his role in the result...
Lyon: Transfer Market Masters (01/11/2010)
Over the past decade, Lyon have been one of the most successful and profitable clubs in the transfer market. A look at how they have achieved this...
Gerard Houllier - One Month In (27/10/2010)
One month after replacing Martin O'Neill, we look at how Gerard Houllier has handled his return to English football at Aston Villa...
The Problem with Coaching in England (10/10/2010)
An in-depth look at the problems with coaching, both quality and quantity, in England and how it is limiting the production of world class players in this country...
Change is Needed - How to Resurrect the Youth System in England (29/07/2010)
In the aftermath of the 2010 World Cup, DW on Sport looks at what England need to do to produce the players to be able to challenge in the later stages of major tournaments...
What does the future hold for England? (19/07/2010)
Following England's World Cup exit, we look at 10 players that could become the future for England over the next five years...
Spanish Football Faces Financial Implosion (16/07/2010)
Despite the success of the national team, domestic football in Spain faces an uncertain futures with growing financial problems...
The Moment that Broke the Heart of a Continent (07/07/2010)
With all of Africa behind him, the penalty miss from Asamoah Gyan not only broke the heart of a nation, but of the entire continent...
French Fiasco - Is there hope for the future? (23/06/2010)
Following France's dismal performance at the World Cup, DW on Sport looks at the future of the French national side...
Salvador Cabanas - Lucky to be Alive (12/06/2010)
Salvador Cabanas was hoping to star for his country at the World Cup, but is now lucky to be alive after being shot in the head in a local nightclub...
How England can win at penalties (07/06/2010)
A look back at England's poor penalty record and at how statistics and research could improve their performance in the dreaded scenario...
More than just a Game: The Mixed Impact of Football in Honduras (04/06/2010)
How football led to the 'Soccer War' in 1969 in Honduras and how the sport is now having an impact in the rehabilitation of the country...
Scratching Under the Surface of Barcelona (23/05/2010)
On the surface, Barcelona are the model club in terms of how they are run and how they conduct themselves. However, dig a little further and their darker side begins to show...
Irresponsible Newspapers and Corruption in FIFA (18/05/2010)
The decision by the Mail on Sunday to publish Lord Triesman's allegations has come under fire in recent days, regardless of the validity of his claims...
Torres to Chelsea? Should we believe what we read in the papers? (17/05/2010)
DW on Sport looks at whether we should believe the rumours that we read in the newspapers, and which newspapers we should give greater credence to...
An Alternative Relegation System (17/05/2010)
Relegation in Argentina is based on a three-year average of each team's points. DW on Sport looks at how the Premiership might have changed if we had this system...
More Important than a Matter of Life and Death (15/05/2010)
Bill Shankley once stated that football was more important than life or death, but in the wake of the tragic death of Besian Idrizaj, is this really the case?
Individuals win matches, but groups win titles (13/05/2010)
Under Dunga, Brazil have been transformed from the traditional Brazilian team that we know to a more efficient, effective unit...
Remembering the Valley Parade Fire (11/05/2010)
Twenty-five years on, DW on Sport looks back at the tragic events that unfolded at Bradford's Valley Parade ground that led to the deaths of 56 fans...
Finance in Football - Heading for Crisis (22/04/2010)
An in-depth look at the finances of English football and raising the question of whether the English game is heading for troubled times...
A Tragic Career - the story of Nii Lamptey (06/04/2010)
Once seen as one of the greatest young players in world football, a tale of abuse and exploitation destroyed the career of Nii Lamptey...
A Club in Crisis (22/03/2010)
DW on Sport looks at the financial problems that have beset Valencia over the past five years and whether the club can survive in its present form...
A Crucial Two Months for O'Neill (21/03/2010)
Martin O'Neill faces an important final two months of the season as fan frustrations begin to grow over his ability to take the club to the next level...
A Storm Brewing in French Football (19/03/2010)
A look at the growing problem of violence and hooliganism between fans of different clubs in France, following the most recent death of a PSG fan...
Hodgson - the successor to Capello? (19/03/2010)
Could Fulham's Roy Hodgson be the heir-apparent to Fabio Capello when the Italian eventually leaves as manager of the national team?
Adriano - An Unfulfilled Career (08/03/2010)
Adriano had the potential to become one of Europe's most feared strikers, but his alcohol problems off the field have curtailed his career at the highest level...
Official Standards Slipping? (04/03/2010)
DW on Sport looks at whether the standard of refereeing through Europe has been decreasing over the past few years...
Terry for England? (01/03/2010)
Following the revelations about his personal life, John Terry has been facing as many problems off the pitch as he has on it, raising the question of whether his form is good enough for England?
The Demise of Portsmouth (01/03/2010)
As Portsmouth become the first Premiership team to enter administration, we look at the sequence of events that brought the club to the brink of financial ruin...
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