I wish Gianni Brera was alive to see the weekend results in Italian football (and somehow sorry I was)
The Sparta Effect
Small countries can still influence international competition
Excellence breeds excellence. Mediocrity sticks around
The only explanation for ongoing bad results in football is that the team is not good enough
Suicide in the light of day
Liverpool’s move to break up the Premier League TV deal is not only greed. It’s suicide
Every 4th yellow card should be red
Cheating has become a team concept. Punishment should reflect that
Can math win football games?
The data that will show who is a better team player is football’s Holy Grail
Less is more
Week of weak football isn’t a revolution. It’s just PR nonsense by UEFA
Messi, Maradona. Europe
Europe rejected Maradona and raised Leo Messi. But the latter will never be what his idol was for the homeland
5 steps to national team success
Patriotism is not an essential part of national team success. So, what steps a country must take in order to enjoy football success?
Murphy’s (new) Laws
On the TV front the Premier League and Sky are actually the winners of the Murphy decision. On the domestic front London clubs may be the losers
Who’s afraid of free content?
The ECJ ruling against the Premier League will force them to be more creative. It’s something they don’t like
Community is essential for success
Fans will invest more in their team if they feel that the team belongs to them