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Mad, Bad and Dangerous to Know – Football’s Most Controversial Owners
Football news in England is currently gripped with stories of Financial Fair Play. These measures were introduced by UEFA to limit spending by football clubs and make them more sustainable. While FFP dominates the headlines, it got me thinking. What about the owners whose actions extend beyond the realms of club finances? Which club…
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Forfeits, Fundamentals and Fist Fights – Fenerbahçe’s Desire for Domestic Equality
Fenerbahçe Spor Kulübü, known simply throughout the footballing world as Fenerbahçe, are the Turkish powerhouse based out of Kadıköy in the magnificent city of Istanbul. The club is one of the most successful outfits in Turkey, having collected 19 top-tier titles while proudly sitting atop the Süper Lig all-time table. They are beloved throughout…
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The New Era of Swedish Football
June 12th, 2022; day three of 78 during a life-changing jaunt throughout Sweden. I found myself sitting alongside my friend Agnes at Glenn Sports Bar in the Gamlestan neighborhood of Göteborg. The Strömburgare was delicious. The Lökringar had the perfect balance of crisp. The Omnipollo Nebuchadnezzar, well, it’s one of the best beers you will…
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The Biggest Fallen Giants in European Football
As any Football Manager enthusiast will tell you, resurrecting a formerly successful club and leading them to the heights they once scaled is one of the best feelings in the world.They’re probably wrong as drugs and sex are things that exist but they wouldn’t know about that since they are locked in their rooms playing…
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Football, Wine and Mountains: The Inside Story of Georgia’s Extraordinary Rise
Georgian football may not have held the spotlight on the global stage, but the noteworthy performances of players like Giorgi Mamardashvili, Giorgi Chakvetadze, and particularly Khvicha Kvaratskhelia have captured the attention of the footballing world, shedding light on the talent brewing in the South Caucasus. Unlike Georgian wines, football in the country often goes…
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Inter Milan: The Best Broke Club in World Football?
Since about 2020, you could argue that Serie A was the most exciting and unpredictable of the top 5 leagues. Whilst the Premier League was dominated by Manchester City, the Bundesliga was in the clutches of Bayern München and La Liga’s big sides continued to do as they pleased, Italy has seen Juventus’ dominance ended…
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Don’t Worry About a Thing: The Shocking Decline of Ajax
Football is a funny old sport. Treated as the last great equal playing field, it’s not really, is it? All the prizes usually go to a select few teams. But, if you’re one of those teams, then who’s complaining? It’s perfect, just carry on, and watch the success roll in. Unfortunately, it’s not always that…
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What Goes Up, Must Come Down, Must Come Back Up Again – The Rise, Fall and Rise Again of Inter Milan
It has been a roller-coaster few decades for Inter Milan — we’re taking a look at the club’s transformation over the past 30 years. The 1990s – Not Everyone’s Golden Age Ask any Italian football fan and they’ll say football peaked in the 1990’s. It’s easy to see why. The decade started with…
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Inside Chelsea’s Talent Hunt: Exploring the Roles of Recruitment Heads Driving the Blues’ Success
Chelsea has recently acquired Sam Jewell from Brighton as the Head of Recruitment. But how can each director work together? Let’s take a look at each of their roles. Firstly, let’s examine the roles they’ve been hired to fulfill: 1. Laurence Stewart: Technical Director (Global Focus) 2. Paul Winstaley: Director of Global Talent and…
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Is Bayern Munich’s Dynasty Finally Coming to an End?
The Bundesliga heavyweight Bayern Munich wrestles with an uncharacteristic and somewhat unexpected downturn in form, on and off the pitch. This article aims to shed light on the portal of reasons responsible for the current struggles, from the managerial changes, club politics, players and the tactical evolution which has moved Bayern from being a model…
