What is Financial Fair Play, and when was it introduced? UEFA established Financial Fair Play (FFP) to ensure that football clubs are not spending more than the amount of money they earn and, in doing so, prevent them from ending up in a financial mess that may jeopardise their long-term survival. In UEFA’s words, they […]
Can’t Buy Success: FFP Levels the Playing Ground Read Post »
One of the biggest challenges facing professional football players who have dedicated a significant portion of their lives to the sport is the difficulty of leaving the centre stage. Despite not feeling old or tired. Yet, the question of what to do next looms. This challenge is often not due to a lack of support
Beyond the Field: Career Pathways for Footballers Post-Retirement Read Post »
The world of football transfers can be complex, filled with hefty fees, intricate negotiations, and a web of clauses that influence the deal. While everyone knows about multi-million-pound transfers, understanding the various clauses attached to them can be trickier. These are some of the most popular clauses that exist in football transfers. 1. Release Clause:
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As the world of sports continues to evolve, technological innovations play a pivotal role in enhancing the overall experience for athletes, officials, and spectators alike. Innovations have revolutionized how sports like football is played, analyzed and officiated. In this article, we’ll explore existing technologies like Smart Ball Systems, Video Assistant Referee (VAR), Electronic Performance and
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The term “well-rounded player” often gets thrown around in academies. But what does itindeed mean? In professional parlance or stage, the term “well-rounded player” usuallymeans an athlete with incredible ball-playing skills who can fit in all game positions. Still,at the Academy level, it has a different meaning. While technical skills and athleticismare crucial, fostering well-rounded
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Who is a Match Agent? A Match Agent is a natural person employed to arrange matches and is licensed byFIFA regulations. At its meeting on 17 December 2002, the FIFA Executive Committee passed thefollowing regulations in compliance with art. 16 par. 3 of the Regulations Governing theApplication of the FIFA Statutes. Becoming a FIFA Match
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The story of Demitrius Omphroy should sit at the top of the shelf to serve as a light to a lot, if not all, of the aspiring footballers and professional players who, for one reason or another, have to give up on Football at an unexpected time either willingly or due to reasons beyond their
Not an example, More like hope; Demitrius Omphroy: The comeback Kid of Football Read Post »
Beyond the Ball: Preparing Young Footballers for Player Transition The player transition awareness will usher in a rekindled flame of the world’s football consciousness as to the realities of football players’ lives, right after the game, for those who make it to the elite level and also serve as a light to the feet of
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The world of Football is awakened from its giant sleep, surprisingly by the unprecedented and groundbreaking development that marks a turning point in fighting corruption in football, especially in the support of women’s football. FIFA has decided to step in to address the long-standing issue of delayed payments and unequal treatment faced by Countries’ Women’s
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Football enthusiasts, particularly those immersed in the intricacies of the sport’s business side – marketers and agents alike – may find the following proposal a brilliant solution to the enduring uncertainty surrounding the future of football’s beloved superstar, Kylian Mbappe. While those who relish the game for its on-field intrigues might not immediately grasp its
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