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Britain’s most respected football writer, Brian Glanville remains a unique and distinctive voice in the world of football journalism. Brian has written for World Soccer since 1962 and is the author of a number of books, including The Story of the World Cup.
September 6, 2013
Perhaps the most encouraging things about this recent frenetic time is the way that even amidst the financial excesses, the billions being spent, the unexpected has regularly occurred.
September 3, 2013
Until a thorough and proper investigation into just how the World Cup was given to Qatar is mounted and carried out, the deepest doubts must remain.
August 21, 2013
At a time when money not only talks but shouts cacophonously, how good it was to see unfancied Northern Ireland deservedly beat supposedly powerful Russia in Belfast.
August 14, 2013
Newly appointed FA chairman Greg Dyke faces a tricky dilemma: stand up for the Premier League and oppose a winter World Cup or, improve relations between England and FIFA by supporting the proposed date switch…
August 6, 2013
The revelations of doping in West Germany in the 1950s and 1960s should come as no surprise
July 31, 2013
A new novel about Bill Shankly offers an almost saintly portrait of the former Liverpool manager, but Brian Glanville remembers a man who was not afraid to speak his mind nor upset his players.
July 24, 2013
The decision to recommend the 2022 World Cup be played in winter, has set FIFA on collision course with some powerful enemies.
July 16, 2013
England's history of primitive, long ball football goes back much further than many people think.
July 10, 2013
The recent poll conducted by World Soccer to find the Greatest XI of all time revealed that unlike cricket, football's past greats are quickly forgotten.
July 5, 2013
Could English football learn from the success of two relatively unheralded Italian players who performed with distinction at the Confederations Cup?
July 3, 2013
Brian Glanville reflects on the Confederations Cup - both on and off the pitch - and wonders whether Brazil are now serious contenders for next year's World Cup.
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