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Yusuf Panah

Mar 4, 20228 min read

Explained: Why Roman Abramovich is selling Chelsea FC

A detailed insight into Roman Abramovich: his source of fortune, legal battles, and deep connections to President Vladimir Putin.

Yusuf Panah

Mar 2, 20227 min read

Russia abandoned: How sport reacted after Ukraine invasion

Full breakdown: Sport reacts to the invasion of Ukraine by isolating and eliminating Russia from sporting events and competitions.

Yusuf Panah

Oct 14, 20211 min read

What's the difference between a release clause and a buy-out clause?

Release clauses and buy-out clauses are common in professional footballer contracts, but what are they exactly?

Yusuf Panah

Jul 21, 20213 min read

Konami's bold move to free-to-play

The Japanese publisher has announced they are ditching PES for a free-to-play alternative called e-football. Japanese publisher has...

Bessam Boulfoul

Apr 22, 20212 min read

The finance behind the European Super League

JP Morgan was expected to be the main source of finance behind the European Super League (ESL). JP Morgan Chase is an American investment...

Yusuf Panah

Apr 18, 20212 min read

The controversial European Super League

Twelve of Europe's biggest football clubs have announced that they will be establishing a new midweek competition known as the European...

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