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Craig HillFIFA world rankings
February 13th 2008 13:15
In the latest FIFA world rankings, England have moved up one place to eleventh. I don't begin to understand how these things are worked out but I would suggest that the system is flawed! Since failing to qualify for Euro 2008 England have one unconvincing win 2-1 at home to 41st ranked Switzerland. How does this mean we are on the up?
Interestingly, England are ranked above Croatia, Russia, Poland, Turkey, Sweden and Romania, all of whom have qualified for Euro 2008, the first two of course, at England's expense.
I fail to see how England can possibly be regarded as the eleventh best side in the world. The FIFA rankings are clearly non-sensical.
Other interesting rankings are that Argentina, Brazil and Italy remain the unchanged 1,2,3. Not too many people would argue with that.
Australia have moved up 10 places to 38th, and other big movers include African Cup of Nations semi-finalists Ghana and the Ivory Coast up 29 places and 14 places to 14th and 24th respectively. Losing finalists Cameroon have risen 8 places to 17th, yet Egypt, who won the title for the second year in a row have only risen 6 places to be 29th, and last of the African quartet.
Anyone who can make sense of these rankings, please let me know!
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