Exploring the weird and wonderful world of football across FIFA’s 211 member nations – and beyond

Twenty-four years ago, Craig Bellamy’s defining moment as a Wales player came against Italy in Cardiff. This month, the same fixture could define his tenure as Wales manager. Bellamy won 78 caps for h

All around the world, grass roots rugby players are upping their game for the international stage

Ten years on from the Kosovo national team becoming FIFA members, their head coach looks ahead to their first-ever World Cup play-off

How did you become the assistant coach of Iraq last May? It was due to my connection with the manager, Graham Arnold. We worked together taking Australia to the last World Cup – Iraq approached him to

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