Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsAnother senseless death in the BalkansGreece’s police and UEFA’s rules proved inadequate to prevent a predictable tragedy this week.4 min read·Aug 9, 2023----
Manos MoschopoulosMight as well fly back home: thousands of Greeks abroad to miss out on voteApparently, there is such a thing as too few voters to make a ballot box worth it.4 min read·May 4, 2023----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsFootball’s most inhospitable host?Indonesian officials couldn’t have guessed who would qualify for their FIFA U-20 World Cup. Now, they might be left without a tournament.2 min read·Mar 27, 2023----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsBut could Putin do it on a cold night in Chisinau?Partizan’s black and white colours weren’t good enough camouflage for some would-be coup plotters.3 min read·Mar 20, 2023----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsWhat if the World Cup had 48 teams already?New Zealand, Nigeria and North Macedonia would all be there, hoping they don’t get a day off at the end of the group stage.4 min read·Dec 17, 2022----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsThree fingers in the air, Jules Rimet still reelingSerbia and Croatia managed to dominate FIFA World Cup headlines for reasons that had little to do with their on-pitch performances and all…4 min read·Nov 29, 2022----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and Balls‘What racist crimes?’: Greece’s new football chiefA disgraced official who lost his job over colluding with Nazis is now running Greece’s football federation.3 min read·Jun 6, 2022----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsDon’t give whataboutery a chanceWhile asking to “give peace a chance,” Red Star Belgrade ultras forgot a war close to home — and their bloody role in it.3 min read·Mar 20, 2022----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsFree choice or driving drunk: Football’s unvaccinated headachePlayers, clubs and leagues are caught between a ‘right to choose’ and the pandemic.4 min read·Dec 20, 2021----
Manos MoschopoulosinNations and BallsGetting angry at the wrong flagA Ukrainian fan drew the ire of his hosts, even though they’d probably agree with his intentions.3 min read·Dec 19, 2021----