Skandal, Kryzys & Dramat in the PZPN

Dec 03, 2011 5 Comments by

An outrageous scandal emerged from the PZPN (Polish Football Federation) this week, which left onlookers shocked and dismayed. It puts the positions of those in charge of the PZPN under threat and some also believe the Euro 2012 championships may be at risk as a result. Following a concerted investigative effort shared between Polish TV [...]

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Done in 60 Seconds

Jul 24, 2011 3 Comments by

There may be some criticism coming over the construction efforts of the stadia and infrastructure in preparation for the Euro 2012 football championships next summer, with disputes ranging from the likelihood of stadia to be ready in Ukraine to workers preparing new motorways not being paid. However, a positive for the Polish preparations at least [...]

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Chuls vs. Politicos

May 18, 2011 2 Comments by

Welcome ladies, gentlemen and general onlookers. We’re here at the pre-fight weigh-in with two formidable fighters lining up for this heavyweight clash to claim the Polish championship crown. This one has been building up for some time, with parties from each camp locking horns in minor skirmishes, but this looks like being the big one. [...]

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The Guardian does Poland

Apr 09, 2011 9 Comments by

For the past four weeks, Britian’s The Guardian newspaper has run a series it has called New Europe. It has spent one week each analysing Germany, France, Spain and finally in the past week, Poland. The introduction to the series says “Who are our neighbours? Too often Europe is discussed and reported through its common [...]

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Euro 2012 – Polish hotel disaster!

Jul 10, 2009 45 Comments by

Poland’s preparations for the football championships in 2012 continue to resemble a drunk wandering through a minefield. I hate to think how things look in Ukraine. Euro 2012 – Poland / Ukraine After a slow start and many warnings from UEFA & FIFA that the chumpionships will be removed and given to Scotland instead, work [...]

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