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Alex Ferguson – the ultimate “yes” man?

Gabriele Marcotti discusses why Ferguson supports the Glazers even though they have put Man United under massive debts.

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Pompey on the brink

Those fans that complain that their team needs investment in players from external sources should perhaps look to Portsmouth instead. I personally favor the spend what you earn business model. After all I run my own business on the same guidelines. At the expense of a trophy do you want your club to end up […]

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Man United – Tuning into capital radio

Last week Manchester United fans once again saw their team’s name plastered over the business pages, as the club announced plans to float on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) via an initial public offering (IPO) that would raise at least $100 million of capital. This is the latest piece of financial engineering from the […]

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Is PSG the next Manchester City?

Although Paris St. Germain is a club in France’s Ligue 1, its transfer activity can already be felt in Italy’s Serie A with the impending signings of AC Milan’s Ibrahimovic and Thiago Silva. Is it just a matter of time before the club’s new found wealth begins to have an impact on the clubs and […]

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Borussia Dortmund – Back In The Game

Last season was truly memorable for Borussia Dortmund’s many supporters, as their beloved Schwarzgelben retained their Bundesliga title and also secured the first double in the club’s 103-year history by winning the DFB Cup too. Not only did they avoid the dreaded second season syndrome, but they actually did so in record-breaking style by setting […]

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