Tag: Russia
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10k a Day Russia to the UK: Episode 1 – Paul Hook Interview
Episode 1 – Interview with Paul Hook. In the first instalment we spoke to one of the key inspirations behind this entire challenge to gain an insight into fitness and motivation
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War in Ukraine: Football’s humanity tested through conflict
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has already tested the world’s humanity, but what of football’s? Hope, corruption, pride, morals; the war for the heart of football is one we can’t ignore.
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Russia, the Euros and Me
When you get rejected by a budget supermarket chain for a shelf-stacking job, you know it’s time to switch focus; that was my position 12 years ago after finishing journalism college, so I looked abroad for opportunities. I knew nothing of Russian culture or the football other than the UEFA Cup wins in 2005 and […]
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32 Sides to Every Story: Group H – Colombia, Japan, Senegal & Poland
Group H may just be one of the most open, unpredictable groups in the modern World Cup eras, with all four teams having a strong claim to win the group and go home in equal measure. Colombia qualified in an incredibly tight CONMENBOL pool, finishing fourth, only one point ahead of both Peru and Chile, […]
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32 Sides to Every Story: Group G – England, Belgium, Tunisia & Panama
Group G was, baring a near-miracle, always going to be a group of two halves. England and Belgium would be competing for top spot while Tunisia and Panama were battling it out to avoid finishing bottom. England topped their qualification group, withstanding pressure from Slovakia and Scotland, drawing two games and winning the rest. Belgium […]
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32 Sides to Every Story: Group F – Germany, Mexico, Sweden & South Korea
Group F saw the reigning champions, Germany, pitted against the ambitious nations of Mexico, Sweden and South Korea, three teams who all expect at least a last 16 spot in a World Cup. This had real ‘Group of Death’ potential. Germany waltzed into the World Cup with ease, topping their group with 10 wins from […]
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32 Sides to Every Story: Group E – Brazil, Switzerland, Serbia & Costa Rica
Group E was billed as a battle for second spot – Brazil was the consensus pick to walk the group, with the remaining teams all vying for the second spot to qualify. Brazil topped qualification with ease, only losing one game, an away match to Chile on matchday one. Switzerland finished second in UEFA group […]
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From Russia With Love: Francisco Cagigao, Southend United, CM 93/94 & me
The English football brand is arguably the strongest when it comes to commercial revenue and TV deals abroad. The last package agreed for the 2019-2022 cycle was said to be 30% more valuable. With the instant channels of communication available to virtually every corner of the planet it isn’t hard to expand into previously untapped […]
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