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It’s Just A Game

At some point we all have to sit back and realize that there is indeed life beyond the pitch. It is often hard to imagine what life would be like without Saturday action in the European leagues, but every so often something happens that makes us realize that it is just a game and our…

Blind fan support means Manchester United owners still won’t listen

The way in which many fans support their clubs is often difficult to watch. No matter the current state of the squad, no matter the fitness of the players, no matter the most recent fixture results, they continue to support the club through thick and thing. This is what real supporters do. They always hope…

Do Footballers Deserve Privacy?

With Wayne Rooney being plastered on every British daily over the past week, he has now sent out a request for privacy during this difficult time with his wife. This is reminiscent of the treatment that Tiger Woods requested following his scandal last year. Both athletes decided to take part in extra marital activities, but…

Third-Party Player Ownership – A Necessary Evil

European soccer differs from major professional sports in North America in many ways, but one of the most significant is the way in which players move about from team to team. There is no draft in soccer, there are no trades in the classical sense, and players can move from one league and one country,…