“The exaggerated rise in transfer fees sheds light not only on the inflation of the market and the commercialization of the sport, but also the cost-quality ratio — or lack thereof.”
OT: What is the best league in the world?
“There is so much more to making a league the best in the world than just the success of its clubs”
OT: Blaming referees is a weak argument
“Fans, clubs and players resort to the victim mentality since it is easier to scapegoat the referees than to own up to a team’s mistakes.”
OT: An American’s guide to European football
For those uninitiated with professional soccer, eight comparisons of Europe’s top soccer clubs and American franchises.
Overtime: The Messi situation in Barcelona
Messi is staying put, but he’s not happy about it.