From the publisher:
Features
Studio flat The BBC’s World Cup team try not to stick to football; ITV pundits play fair
Qat’s all folks Disinterest in Germany; Wales rejoin the world stage; FIFA’s overbearing hosts; global support for Morocco; the tournament in photos; France pay the penalty; destiny fulfilled for Argentina
Shopping spree The first January window winners
Match of the month A big crowd as Bolton host Derby
Team spirit: Blackburn An early target; Rovers’ ups and downs
Influencer status Pelé’s place among the greats is secure
Object lessons Tottenham exercise their right to reply
Regulars
Editorial The dedication of Grant Wahl to shine a light on FIFA’s machinations forced them to close ranks
Sidelines Coventry’s stadium saga continues; Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup fall-out; the games raising money for foodbanks; safe standing trial success; end of the Paul Scally era at Gillingham
Shot! The third round of the FA Vase sees Atherstone Town welcome Stourport Swifts to Sheepy Road
Harry Pearson column Grassroots pitches in winter are not for the faint-hearted
Books A revisit of Manchester United’s 1999 treble victory; the real story behind Zaire’s 1974 World Cup; celebrating the poetry of great commentators
Letters I never once in his entire career heard Rob Lee referred to as anything but Rob Lee…
Season in brief How match-fixing controversy changed the destination of Poland’s 1992-93 I Liga title.
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