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Another year of violence in Argentinean football

24 January 2012

Despite a slight decrease in the number of fatalities, 2011 became a new statement of the violence...[more]


Violence is likely to take place whenever you enter a football stadium in Argentina, writes Javier Szlifman. Photo: HansWurst76/Flickr


Being a real woman: A matter of testing or self-declaration?

05 October 2011

What should decide whether an athlete can take part in a female sports competition? A test for...[more]


Chair of the IOC's Medical Commission, Arne Ljungqvist explained the IOC's take on the gender issue. Photo: Tine Harden


London's 2012 Olympic stadium likely to become the next 'White Elephant'

04 October 2011

“We’re breeding white elephants. There are herds of them”, a leading stadium consultant has told...[more]


Ian Nuttal talking critical about the legacies surrounding sports buildings. Photo by Tine Harden


CAS ruling puts new focus on small football nations

26 August 2011

New ruling from CAS on Gibraltar’s application for UEFA membership could have an impact on FIFA and...[more]


Gibraltar is one of the nations waiting to get closure on their application to join UEFA. Photo: Gibraltar (in red) at the Island Games 2011 by Steve Menary


Age is the biggest problem in gymnastics

22 August 2011

Too many young people offer too much in the pursuit of gymnastic success, says Bruno Grandi,...[more]




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