In a move that reverberates through the organization of English football, the Football Association has appointed German manager Thomas Tuchel, marking the third time England has turned to a foreign coach for the national team, following in the footsteps of Sven-Goran Eriksson and Fabio Capello. While hiring a foreign manager once raised eyebrows, the landscape
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When it comes to the professional football landscape, the conversation surrounding player workload has transformed into a complex web of competing interests. The question isn’t merely whether players are playing too many games, but rather how various stakeholders balance their self-interests. Instead of a stark divide between “workers” and “owners,” the narrative involves multiple factions:
The summer 2024 transfer window has come to a close, revealing a concerning trend in the Premier League. Net spending, which accounts for the difference between money brought in from player sales and money spent on player acquisitions, has seen a significant decrease. The Premier League clubs’ net spend this summer was reported to be
As financial regulations such as the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) become more stringent, the importance of accounting principles in football transfers has increased significantly. Teams are now utilizing accounting practices to navigate the regulations and ensure compliance, which has led to the emergence of de facto swap deals that may seem unconventional