FIFA World cup 1998

Let’s Get Physical – Time to Get Tough On Diving?

What are the characteristics that epitomise Australian sport? One of the most regular traits attributed to Australians is that their culture is down-to-earth. It has also been said that Australians have “a collaborative rather than individualistic culture and this teamwork,”

Time to Pack Away The Boxes?

There is no doubt that like many industries the sports industry is doing it tough at the moment. In addition, it is not just the Olympic Games that have had to be postponed, and with a lack of insurance many

The Dawn of A New Rivalry?

The rivalry between Great Britain/England and Argentina dates back many, many years. There have been many incidents that have stirred up the emotions on the sporting field, and away from the battle for the Falkland Islands. At the 1966 FIFA

Is Local Best For National Teams When Appointing Coaches?

Appointing a foreign coach to be in charge of a nation’s international team in today’s sporting world is a common occurrence. To many the appointment is seen a recipe for success, however such a move can in fact be fraught