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Everything old is new again at FIFA
FIFA makes a decision on the hosts of the 2026 World Cup in June amidst fanfare about a new process. But is it really that different?
Mar 19, 20183 min read

Time for the faceless men to be held to account
State federation presidents and a mobile phone could result in a FIFA intervention in Australian football
Aug 11, 20176 min read

FIFA waves big stick at FFA and other stakeholders
FIFA threatens a 'normalisation committee' if FFA cannot get an agreed Congress by end of November
Jul 6, 20174 min read

The questions that should be answered
Australian football fans shouldn't be surprised by the Garcia Report, and should now have the courage to ask questions
Jun 28, 20173 min read

"FIFA has reformed." What are they smoking?
In supporting a bid for the Women's World Cup, the Federal Sports Minister says "FIFA has reformed." Seriously, Greg? You've been hoodwinked
Jun 13, 20172 min read

Broadcast bonuses go both ways
e revelation that Telemundo and FOX Sports have 2026 World Cup rights at bargain prices goes both ways. FIFA wins too
Jun 1, 20174 min read

FIFA needs to get its priorities right
FIFA has its priorities wrong in focussing on expansion of the World Cup to 48 teams
Jan 11, 20173 min read

Next week’s FIFA/AFC visit a perfect storm
FFA may be facing a perfect storm when it comes to next week's meeting with FIFA and AFC over A-League governance
Sep 13, 20165 min read

McLaren Report and its implications for football
The McLaren Report looks at all sports in Russia, but it also has implications for football particularly because of Vitaly Mutko
Jul 19, 20163 min read

Do promises need to be broken already?
FIFA Congress is meeting to pass the budget that will see the 'football family' with an increased handout - but it has two big black holes
May 11, 20163 min read

The man who would have been 'Le Roi de FIFA'
Michel Platini deserves to be banned, but there is no pleasure in his downfall.
May 10, 20164 min read

One more question for Infantino
The FIFA President has been named in the #PanamaPapers and claims he has done no wrong. But he does have questions to answer
Apr 9, 20162 min read

Who should Australia vote for on Friday?
FIFA election day on Friday. We look at who Australia should vote for
Feb 23, 20163 min read

Australia - Germany: a special relationship
Australia enjoyed a special relationship with Germany during its bid for the 2018/2022 World Cup. Another coincidence, or more naivety?
Oct 17, 20153 min read
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