Tottenham Hotspur’s incentive problem: When players bear too little cost for failure
Tottenham Hotspur are firmly in the mire. On their worst run since the Premier League began and sitting just a single point above the…
Photo of the Week: Chaotic protests mar Africa Cup of Nations finale
Senegalese players leave the field in protest following referee Jean Jacques Ndala’s decision to award a stoppage time penalty to opponents Morocco. The African…
How a World Cup became less about football and more about money
Any remaining hope that FIFA might deliver an inclusive and accessible World Cup in 2026 has been extinguished over the past few weeks. A…
Party Conference Special: Labour’s game plan for football reform
This is the second in a series examining how the UK’s major political parties approach football policy. In this edition we have taken a…
Passport to play: Inside Malaysia’s football eligibility scandal
For years, Malaysian football fans have dreamt of the day their national team would take centre stage. A proud Southeast Asian nation with a…
Party Conference Special: The Liberal Democrats and Ed Davey’s fight for the fans
This is the first in a series examining how the UK’s major political parties approach football policy. While many try to keep politics and…
Napoli’s Armani partnership redefines how clubs build their brand
Traditionally, the elite of world football turn to global giants like Nike, Adidas, and Puma to kit out their stars. But in 2021, Napoli…
Tottenham Hotspur ‘not for sale’—but can we really trust that?
The Board of Tottenham Hotspur were unequivocal in their dismissal of two expressions of interest for the purchase of the North London club. The…
Photo of the Week: Bodø/Glimt make Champions League history
Bodø/Glimt players celebrate their qualification for the Champions League Group Phase following a 6-1 aggregate victory over Austrian side Sturm Graz. Bodø/Glimt made history…
The World Cup of Capitalism: Mamdani takes Aim at FIFA’s dynamic pricing
New York City’s mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani has taken aim at FIFA’s use of dynamic ticket pricing ahead of the World Cup in 2026.…
Photo of the Week: Independiente disqualified from Copa Sudamericana after violent clashes
Independiente fans scale the perimeter fences as violence mars their Copa Sudamericana clash with Universidad de Chile. Violent clashes forced an abandonment to the…
Why Aston Villa are proof loan-to-buy deals are taking over football
The Premier League’s recent summer transfer window was like no other. Expenditure eclipsed the £3bn mark for the first time, the British transfer record…
Is Daniel Levy’s chairmanship of Tottenham Hotspur built on a fallacy?
Few executives in football create the level of division and debate as Daniel Levy at Spurs. Famed for his hard-nosed approach to business, Levy…
Who is to blame for Crystal Palace’s Europa League demotion?
The start of the new season was supposed to be a continuation of a summer’s long celebration for Crystal Palace. After lifting the club’s…
Why Spurs and Manchester United would be deserving of a seat at Europe’s top table
The eyes of the footballing world will be on the Spanish city of Bilbao this week, as two of European football’s trailblazers contest the…
Why the Premier League must get creative in response to Chelsea fan outrage
Ticket touting has existed in English football for as long as most can remember. The practice of buying tickets for a game with the…
Why extending Mohamed Salah became a ‘no brainer’ for Liverpool
Liverpool’s now inevitable romp to their second Premier League title will naturally be the main headline grabber come the end of the season. But…
Why the anthem debate represents a no-win situation for Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel’s England reign started in seamless fashion this month, with comfortable victories over Albania and Latvia at Wembley Stadium. His first international camp…
Will expanding the FIFA World Cup lessen its appeal?
It is a challenge these days to avoid addressing any new FIFA proposal without a healthy dose of cynicism. Gianni Infantino’s Swiss based association…
Howie Roseman: The Philadelphia Eagles’ Master Manipulator
Howie Roseman has been one of the most effective executives in the National Football League for years now, but this past season was his…
Why sour grapes don’t help the case against Manchester City
You don’t have to be an avid follower of football to be aware of the financial cases that have been made against Manchester City.…
The decisions that define Daniel Levy’s relationship with Tottenham Hotspur
It has been nearly a quarter of a century since ENIC and Daniel Levy acquired Tottenham Hotspur — yes we did include the ‘Hotspur’…
Why Manchester City’s ‘win’ is a defeat for football
Manchester City scored what appeared to be a huge legal victory this month when their latest legal challenge to Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules…
Will legislative change help facilitate a Brazilian renaissance?
The English might well take credit for the birth and creation of modern football, but for many the soul of the game originates slightly…