Nicolas Anelka
A Real Team Effort: When Soccer Squads Go on Strike
An individual footballer going on strike is not unusual, but it has become less common for whole teams to do so. Nevertheless, today’s players owe much of their wealth and freedom to the collective action of their forerunners.
How Big a Threat is China to European Football and The Premier League?
While there has been a parochial tendency to write off ambitious foreign football competitions in recent times, the Chinese Super League is different. Here’s why China poses a serious threat to European dominance.
Free Agents, False Friends: Resisting The Temptation of The ‘Bosman’ Signing
With several squads still looking a tad light after the close of the transfer window, some will be tempted to turn to free transfers. ‘Bosman’ signings are no easy fix, however.
Is the Indian Super League Serious about Soccer, or Is It Just a Cash Grab?
The Indian Super League is opening play to lots of hype, but the behind-the-scenes story suggests it may do more harm than good to Indian soccer.
