AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoMan Utd biggest net spenders over past decadebbc.co.ukManchester United have spent a record £1.19bn more on transfers over the past decade than they have recouped through player sales, according to a new study. Since 2014 United have spent about £1.67bn on new players, and brought in about £481m, says Swiss-based research institute, CIES Football …
AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThe new Premier League logo is a bold movecreativebloq.com - By Joseph FoleyJust don't confuse it for The Lion King. Some rebrands craft a sharp new look from minimal changes, and this is one of those cases. Many people might …
AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThis World Cup proves that US soccer could learn from Pope Francisncronline.org - by Allison TaoAs I watched the swarm of yellow Swedish jerseys jubilantly sprint past the stunned American goalkeeper, I found myself awash with pity for the U.S. …
AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoThe Philosopher Wins: There’s No Consciousness Spot in the Brainmindmatters.ai - Denyse O'LearyBack in 1998, premier neuroscientist Christof Koch had wagered philosopher of mind David Chalmers a case of fine wine that within the next …
AvatarJatauAvatarAvatarVinicius Junior: The championship that belonged to Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, Cristiano and Lionel Messi today belongs to racistsverified_publisherGoal - Peter McVitieVinicius Junior believes that racism is "normal" in La Liga after the latest attack on the Real Madrid star during Sunday's clash against Valencia. The clash at Mestalla was suspended for several minutes when Vinicius pointed out home fans who racially abused him. The Brazilian was later sent off …
AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFans are just realising why Barcelona’s badge has St George’s cross on it and the bizarre reason they wear red and bluethesun.co.uk - Ian TuckeyJUST three British players have ever featured for Barcelona. Yet a famous piece of England takes the field with the Spanish giants every time they …
AvatarJatauAvatarAvatar‘I feel like I’m selling my soul’: inside the crisis at Juventusverified_publisherThe Guardian - Tobias JonesThe long read: A series of financial scandals have rocked Italy’s most glamorous club. But is the trouble at Juventus symptomatic of a deeper rot in world football?
AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFans are only just realising why its called a ‘derby’ in football when two big local rivals meetthesun.co.uk - Kiro EvansTHERE are few things in football that get the nerves tingling more than a big derby match. From Celtic v Rangers to Liverpool v Everton to Fenerbahce …
AvatarJatauAvatarAvatarHow a wind-up convinced Maradona he could win World Cup on his ownverified_publisherThe GuardianDiego Maradona arrived in Mexico like a well-tuned violin. He had managed to stabilise his weight at 76kg long before the World Cup. His physical condition was optimal from the feet to the neck, and little by little he managed to acclimatise to the Aztec high habitat. The place chosen as the …
AvatarJatauAvatarAvatarPep Guardiola nonsense shows up hypocrisy of 'class' and 'respect' talkFootball365 - John NicholsonPep Guardiola caused a storm in a teacup with his celebrations on Saturday. How ridiculously puritanical is football in 2023? As Kieran Maguire …
AvatarJatauFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logoFans are pulling apart Harry Kane's England record, and claim Wayne Rooney was in a 'different stratosphere'verified_publishersportbible.com - Ryan SidleFans have decided to 'pull apart' Harry Kane's record for England, after he became the country's all time top goalscorer, leading to comparisons with …
AvatarJatauAvatarAvatarWhen did the term ‘golden generation’ originate in football?verified_publisherThe Guardian - Guardian sport“At last year’s World Cup I counted at least 13 mentions of a ‘golden generation’: Morocco, Australia, Senegal, Switzerland, England, Japan, Spain, Belgium, Croatia, Canada, Ecuador, the USA and France (though not, oddly, the winners Argentina),” writes Jason Duvall. “When did this phrase become an …