Youth Football Academies and Their Contribution to the World of Football

Football Management, Informative, Inside Football

Football academies have become the backbone of professional football, supplying a steady stream of talent to clubs worldwide. These academies, structured to nurture young players and develop their potential, play a crucial role in the football ecosystem. The evolution of football academies, particularly in England, has significantly impacted the quality of football played, both domestically and internationally. The success stories of academies like Barcelona’s La Masia and Manchester United’s Class of ’92 illustrate the profound influence these institutions have on the sport.

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Victor Moses: Transitioning from Youth Football to Professional Stardom

Football Transition, Informative

Victor’s journey in the UK began under the care of a foster family in South London. He was enrolled in Stanley Technical High School, now known as Harris Academy, in South Norwood. It was here that his football talent began to shine. Scouted while playing in the local Tandridge League for Cosmos 90 FC, Victor was approached by Crystal Palace, whose Selhurst Park stadium was just streets away from his school.

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The Infrastructure Gap: A Barrier to Development in African Sports and Beyond

Informative, Inside Football, Opinion

The development of football in Africa has long been hindered by the lack of essential social amenities, particularly the poor infrastructure that plagues the continent. This longstanding issue has significantly impeded Africa’s ability to fully realize its potential in the global sports scene, particularly in the realm of football. Despite the abundance of athletic talent,

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The Business of Football

Football Management, Football Marketing, Informative, Inside Football

For any business to succeed, it must first be known. This fundamental task is a primary goal for entrepreneurs and marketers, beginning with building brand awareness. What is Brand Awareness? According to Google and Wikipedia, brand awareness refers to the extent to which customers can recall or recognize a brand under different conditions. It is

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The Prevalence of Corruption in global football institutions and the possible ways out 

Football Management, Inside Football

Introduction With the increasing number of multi billion dollar sponsorships and deals offered by mega industries to sportsmen and associations within the football industry, corruption could not be anyway higher than it is as compared to cases of corruption in the past decades. Corruption in sports is nothing new as the first case of corruption

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FIFA’s War on Drugs

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The integrity of football relies not just on the skill and dedication of its players but also on the fairness and equality that underpins the sport. To protect these values, FIFA has instituted a stringent anti-doping program designed to prevent the use of prohibited substances and methods that could unfairly enhance performance or harm player health. This program is aligned with the standards set by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), ensuring comprehensive in and out-of-competition testing.

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Life Beyond the Pitch: Emmanuel Akintewe’s Journey from Goalkeeper to Talent Manager

Informative, Player Transition

Emmanuel Akintewe, a Nigerian ex-professional goalkeeper, enjoyed a notable career during his six-year sojourn in Georgia. Now based in Manchester, United Kingdom, Akintewe’s journey to professional football was fraught with challenges, including a lack of support from his parents and guardians. As a child, Akintewe faced frequent punishment from his parents whenever he played football.

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Player Branding; How Football agencies build and enhance Player profiles

Football Management, Football Marketing, Informative

Football fans have never been more hungry for player content. Social media access to players’ personal lives and a shift in fan loyalty, with young supporters following players over teams- examples of bumps in Football Clubs’ social media following moves of players(Ronaldo’s moves to Juventus and Al Nassr and Lionel Messi’s move to PSG and

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The Global Game: FIFA’s Approach to Dual Citizenship in Football

Football Legal, Informative

The roar of the crowd, the electrifying energy of an international match – representing your nation on the world stage is a dream for many footballers. But what happens when a player holds multiple citizenships? Can they switch allegiances and don a different jersey? FIFA, the governing body of international football, has established regulations to

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