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4.8KPremier LeagueThe Etihad Experience
Not everyone appreciates the modern football model – the excess, the hubris, the invasive marketing and the extraordinarily high wages. It’s easy to find fault with it and dismiss the achievements of clubs propped up by the cash of oilmen or oligarchs as an inevitable consequence of inflated investment.
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2.3KPremier LeagueMike Ashley’s Ownership of Newcastle is Far From Black and White
NEWCASTLE United will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their 1969 Inter-Cities’ Fairs Cup triumph this season – it has been a long time since the Geordies have enjoyed any form of tangible silverware. Yet everyone, from the media to the man who used to stand on the Gallowgate, believes Newcastle...
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3.5KPremier LeagueChelsea Will Continue to Thrive in a Post-Abramovich World
The recent decision by Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to put the club’s stadium redevelopment on hold has raised many questions, not least speculation about the Russian oligarch’s long-term commitment to the United Kingdom, London, and the club itself. What’s more, it is today being reported in The Sunday Times that Chelsea is...
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5.7KChampionshipLampard Took the Hard Road and Already Looks Dispirited
Poor old Frank Lampard, he didn’t stand a chance. He’s faced Leeds United and Millwall in consecutive weeks and come away with zero points. What’s more, he’s been confronted by two of the most partisan sets of fans in the game, and if the reception he received from Millwall’s loyal band...
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2.7KPremier LeagueBoardroom Unrest is a Threat to Arsenal’s Identity
ALTHOUGH some believe Arsenal’s current ownership structure has given the club an air of respectability and a reputation for restraint, there is no doubt it has contributed to the North London institution falling behind many of its peers. Rightly or wrongly, Arsenal, despite their undoubted financial strength and ability to...
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2.2KFootballBlockchain and Football: The Next Frontier
During the 2018 World Cup, TV advertisements started appearing talking about a financial services company using “Blockchain”. Most people scratched their head in bemusement, for the concept of Blockchain has yet to reach the broader general public. This was a classic case of advertisers of a little-known product taking advantage...
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2.2KWorld Cup 20182018 World Cup was a Resounding Success
A shambolic presentation it may have been, but not even Moscow rain could dampen the feeling that the 2018 World Cup was a resounding success. It’s too early to assess the competition in terms of “best ever” claims, but after a series of very mediocre events and finals that failed to...
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2.6KSerie ARonaldo and Juventus: Why it Will Make Sense
At the age of 33, and after a career at Real Madrid laden with glittering prizes, Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus may seem like a surprising decision. But it could be a very lucrative business transaction for both sides that enhances the reputation of the player and helps shift his...
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1.6KWorld Cup 2018Why African Football has Flopped at the 2018 World Cup
In 1977, Pelé predicted an African team would win the World Cup before the end of the 20th century. It was and remains a bold prediction: it wasn’t even until the following year that an African country, Tunisia, actually won a match at the tournament. Over the following decade, African...
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1.6KWorld Cup 2018Mexico, the Biggest Minnow
When Mexico beat Germany 1-0 in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup, it was greeted with mild hysteria, not just by the Mexican fans, but also by pundits and onlookers. As far as they were concerned, Mexico had pulled off a major shock, unseated the world champions and...
