Introduction Football, like any industry, operates within a market where various factors influence the pricing of its assets—in this case, the players. Over time, we’ve seen transfer records that stood for years before being shattered by new deals, such as Zinedine Zidane’s move to Real Madrid in 2001 or Neymar’s historic transfer to PSG in […]
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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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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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EFL Opening Weekend: Sky Sports’ Record-Breaking Beyond the Pitch Introduction In the world of sports, few events rival the exhilaration of the Premier League and English Championship opening day. The thunderous cheers from stadiums, the fervent anticipation of fans, and the thrill of seeing star-studded lineups collide are all part of the enchantment. However, in
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On the 31st day of July, 2023, the global sports community stood in awe as Adidas, the renowned gear producer, announced an astonishing 10-year deal with their long-term partner, Manchester United. The deal’s colossal worth of approximately 1.2 billion dollars or 900 million pounds magnified the financial stakes in the world of football sponsorships. While
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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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