Dick Advocaat accumulated plenty of political capital during his time at Zenit. But as Domm Norris reports, things aren't going so smoothly at the helm of the Russian national side.

Teams in the Ekstraklasa are ready to get back to business. Michal Zachodny, as ever, is across it all for IBWM

With the 2012 European Championships drawing ever nearer, joint hosts Poland are keen to eradicate a long term problem.  Here's Ryan Hubbard.

Domm Norris reports on how the issue of racism in Russian football must be considered in a wider historical context, and the potential for positive change.

Women and football have made the headlines lately. Michal Zachodny looks at the level of integration in the Polish game.

There are some big questions to be answered that will affect both the current state & future of Russian football. Domm Norris reports

A young Canadian footballer playing for Slavia Prague? They're the sort of stories we just have to know more about at IBWM. Mark Smith meets Niall Cousens on our behalf.

Despite 15% of the population considered 'disabled', dismissive attitudes to the subject are still prevalent in Russia. Here's Domm Norris to explain how answers may lie in the impact made by amputee football in the country.

A club in financial despair, a manager willing to use his own money to ensure their survival, an owner with motives unknown. Radu Baicu tells us a Romanian horror story.

Domm Norris looks at a figure whose impact on the football of the Soviet Union shouldn't be underestimated.

Russian football has strong links with South America but as well as strengthening the existing ties, they're also looking to new areas to plunder young talent. Domm Norris reports.

Dust settled but no time to spare, even if there are more than seven years to get this right.  Domm Norris looks at a transitional 2011.

Michal Zachodny walks us through Polish football's 2010.

Being robbed of your football club for financial reasons is just about the saddest thing that can happen to a football fan. Domm Norris writes about the latest group of fans watching on in agony.

2011 will be the year that dictates who will and won't be going to the European Championships in 2012.  Tomasz Mortimer is feeling confident that this might be a good twelve months for Hungary.

Czech football faces an uncertain future but one possible solution could be a merger that would transcend politics. Mark Smith reports.

Some players wear their hearts on their sleeve and we love them for it. Michal Zachodny tells us about his favorite player, a horrific injury, and a magnificent comeback.

Not you? Over it? Bitter? Always too sides to every coin, with no pun intended. Domm Norris looks at what the 2018 World Cup will mean to the people of Russia.

In October 1954, a very special game of football was played. Billed as a friendly, the political stakes could hardly have been higher. Welcome to IBWM, Nick Wright.

It's been an intriguing half-season in Poland, and Michal Zachodny is here to tell you all about it. You lucky, lucky people.

Romania's Liga 1 may not be your chosen destination for regular viewing, but its rarely anything less than, well, lets just say interesting.  Our Romanian correspondent Radu Baicu delivers a haft time pep talk.

Michal Zachodny on why we should all, well, stop moaning and think of others less fortunate than ourselves.

Radu Baicu on the curious tale of a man who swapped the football pitch for the classroom, but couldn't shake off his love for the game.

Zenit St Petersburg have emerged as one of Europe's most recognisable clubs, but it has taking a while to get here.  Domm Norris charts the rise of a Russian powerhouse.