Ian Birrell

Award-winning columnist and foreign reporter. Contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday and weekly columnist in the 'i' paper. Writes regularly for many other papers, platforms and magazines. Frequent broadcaster and speaker at events. Co-founder wth Damon Albarn of the Africa Express music project and executive producer of 4 albums...Read more

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World Cup

The World Cup disgraces humanity

Published by The i paper (21st November, 2022) The greatest player in World Cup history was Pelé, who scored twice... Read Full Article

A lesson in leadership

Published by The i Paper (9th July, 2018) Oh happy days. Suddenly the mood of our country has lifted thanks... Read Full Article

The World Cup has lost its lustre

Published by The i paper (4th December, 2017) I remember clearly the first World Cup that captivated me. It was... Read Full Article

Don’t blame foreign players for England’s early exit

Published by The Independent on Sunday (22nd June, 2014) So, we must suffer for another four years: the World Cup... Read Full Article

Football chiefs keep scoring own goals

Published by The Independent on Sunday (18th May, 2014) We all make mistakes, of course. So it is easy to... Read Full Article