Simon Kuper Archive
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Nov 17, 2008
Why do so many countries obsess with defeating one nation? Read Article The need to beat Germany
Feb 08, 2009
When European club directors gather in the chill of Switzerland tomorrow they may set in motion a revolutionary change: a cap on footballers' wages. Read Article Road to change has its obstacles
Mar 09, 2009
No coach in football is as comfortable with stars as Chelsea's new manager Guus Hiddink. Read Article How Hiddink uses player egos for the good of the team
May 09, 2009
Remember when... A tragedy that made an Italian football club a living monument. Read Article Turin's heartbreak
May 29, 2009
Cristiano Ronaldo took time out from the Champions League final to settle a personal score. Read Article Messi conquered hearts and minds
Jun 06, 2009
As the Honduras and El Salvador football teams meet this week, Simon Kuper looks back to when ill-feeling spilt over into a war. Read Article A game of life and death
Jun 20, 2009
As the roof closes for the first time, the two architects lean out of their seats to grasp each other's hands. Read Article Courtly modern
Jul 04, 2009
Remember when... The American cross came hard from the left. The Colombian defender Andres Escobar slid in to cut it out, but the ball hit his boot and flew into his own net. Read Article Escobar's kick of death
Dec 26, 2009
The business knowledge of the Spanish giants is unbeatable, says Simon Kuper. Read Article Why Barca are 'more than a club'
Jan 23, 2010
Favourable labour laws mean footballers and agents dictate terms and even big clubs have become mere vessels for transporting the income of football to players. Read Article World at their feet
