The Premier League’s race for Europe and Celtic’s title – Football Weekly Extra podcast
May 16, 2024
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Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha, and John Brewin discuss the Premier League's race for Europe, focusing on Manchester United and Chelsea's wins. They also delve into Celtic's Scottish Premiership victory, VAR controversies, and the struggles of various football teams amidst uncertainties.
European football race intensifies for Manchester United and Chelsea
Support for Palestinian FA's case at FIFA Congress remains uncertain
Complexities in addressing Palestinian-Israeli football conflict at FIFA Congress
Deep dives
Palestinian FA presenting their case at FIFA Congress
The Palestinian Football Association presents their case at the FIFA Congress, highlighting the issue of teams based in settler lands playing in Israeli football leagues, seeking support from the AFC and others. While sympathetic hearings are expected, concrete actions might be limited due to complex political dynamics.
Support for Palestine from AFC
The AFC, representing 45 Asian nations, expresses support for the Palestinian FA in raising their concerns at the FIFA Congress. However, the implications and tangible outcomes of this support remain uncertain, as the issue involves intricate political and legal complexities.
Challenges in addressing the Palestinian-Israeli football conflict
The FIFA Congress discussion on the Palestinian-Israeli football conflict faces challenges due to the structural differences between Israel in UEFA and Palestine in AFC. With limited options for concrete actions and a focus on football governance, addressing the conflict through FIFA channels presents complexities.
Burden of addressing political issues at FIFA Congress
Addressing political issues such as the Palestinian-Israeli conflict at the FIFA Congress presents unique challenges and constraints due to the overlapping spheres of football and geopolitics. The need to balance sporting principles with political sensitivities underscores the burden faced by FIFA in navigating such complex disputes.
Proposed reforms and governance changes at FIFA Congress
The FIFA Congress anticipates proposed reforms and governance changes, reflecting a shift towards revisiting previous good governance initiatives. The reforms are expected to reveal a recalibration of FIFA's governance approach, potentially signaling a return to past regulatory frameworks.
Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Nedum Onuoha and John Brewin as Manchester United and Chelsea get important wins in their hunt for European football next season. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod
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