By:
Bonita Mersiades
Regardless of views about shortcomings on the field at the World Cup, the real failure is one of good governance for dropping the ball on player development and participation.
By:
Tony Tannous
We've taken the eyes off the ball on the park in the pursuit of football business 'metrics'.
By:
Stuart Thomas
Russia and Bert van Marwijk are behind us - ahead is the UAE and Graham Arnold.
By:
Stuart Thomas
The players need to show the swagger that comes with belief when they take the field against Peru.
By:
Matthew Galea
We should bask in rivalled greatness with these two wonderful players, not least for the different qualities they bring to the game
By:
Sally Freedman
After two years of preparation for the world's single biggest sporting event, how could Optus get it so wrong?
By:
FT Editor
If octopus or cats or whatever creature can do it, so can our team of contributors. Here are their tips for what's ahead at the World Cup
By:
Stuart Thomas
With a squad worth a pittance compared with some of the powerhouses of world football, the Socceroos cannot rely on moments of genius or freakish skill to win.
By:
Matthew Galea
Many thought Bert van Marwijk was merely being a 'rent seeker' with his short-term appointment as coach of the Socceroos, but his approach has been exemplary - and the results may well reflect it also
By:
David Rowe
At least 3 billion people will enjoy the World Cup over the coming weeks. Is it worth 'the ethical price' we've had to pay?
