Soccer

Wed, Nov 4 2009
Is Beckham a Trick or Treat for LA Galaxy?

Is Beckham a Trick or Treat for LA Galaxy?

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story

The L.A. Galaxy and David Beckham are experiencing Halloween a bit late. On Monday, the team confirmed that Beckham will be changing his costume come January.  Beckham has seemed like a trick to many... 

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Thu, Oct 8 2009
Teams in Transition

Teams in Transition

Also in: Performance Analysis, Sports Business

Although the transfer window may be shut, it hasn’t stopped the drama for many club executives involved in English football. Newcastle United, owned by Mike Ashley, was recently relegated from the FA... 

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Mon, Sep 21 2009
Messi Situation is Anything but Messy

Messi Situation is Anything but Messy

Also in: Agent Terms, Contract Negotiation, Performance Analysis

Lionel Messi joined FC Barcelona at the age of 13, where he lit up opponents and scored his way to a massive contract with the premiere squad, eventually earning a starting job.  On Sept. 18th, Messi... 

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Fri, Sep 18 2009
FIFA President Relates Issue to “Child Slavery”

FIFA President Relates Issue to “Child Slavery”

Also in: Sports Business

If you haven’t read my previous article about FC Barcelona offering a place in their youth academy to a 7-year old boy, I suggest you do as this will go hand in hand with those issues. Not only is FIFA... 

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Tue, Sep 15 2009
FC Barcelona Makes Offer to 7-year old Prospect

FC Barcelona Makes Offer to 7-year old Prospect

Also in: Sports Business

If someone asked me what I aspire to do at the age of 7 years old it would have been something along the lines of work at Chuck E. Cheese Pizza or drive Go Karts. I can assure you that I would not have... 

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Thu, Sep 10 2009
Power Shift in European Soccer Transfer Market

Power Shift in European Soccer Transfer Market

Also in: Sports Business

While closely following the European soccer transfer market which wrapped up this week, something came to my attention; the shift of power from the owners to players and agents in European soccer. In most... 

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Thu, Sep 10 2009
Real Madrid Sign Referee

Real Madrid Sign Referee

Also in: Retirement, Sports Business

Florentino Perez, ambitious president of Real Madrid, just loves shopping. He loves it so much that he purchased a referee. The transfer window is shut and Perez can no longer bid for players, so instead... 

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Fri, Sep 4 2009
Transfer Window Shut for Chelsea Till 2011

Transfer Window Shut for Chelsea Till 2011

Also in: Arbitration, Lead Story, Sports Law

On the pitch, Chelsea is consistently one of the strongest clubs, but off the field the club has had its fair share of disputes.  Most recently, the club received notice that they will lose the privilege... 

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Tue, Sep 1 2009
Epic Contract for Centre Back

Epic Contract for Centre Back

Also in: Contract Negotiation

The ink is still wet on the new contract that has been signed by John Terry of Chelsea FC last weekend.  The English Premier League is underway and Chelsea FC currently holds first place in the league... 

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Thu, Aug 27 2009
Mini Man City

Mini Man City

Also in: Recruiting, Sports Business

While everyone has been focusing on the large amounts of money Manchester City has been splashing for players like Gareth Barry, Carlos Tevez and now Joleon Lescott, there is a club with the same ambitions... 

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Mon, Aug 17 2009
Premier League Hits Global Markets Hard

Premier League Hits Global Markets Hard

Also in: Sports Business

In the midst of a recession, the international demand for European soccer is at its highest. Specifically, England’s Premier League sent each one of the clubs abroad for a tour this summer. One example... 

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Thu, Aug 6 2009
Shop Till You Drop

Shop Till You Drop

Also in: Contract Negotiation

As the summer winds down so does the shopping spree for clubs like Manchester City and Real Madrid.  Team director for Real Madrid, Jorge Valdano, stated that the club had shifted their focus to trimming... 

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Thu, Jul 23 2009
The Real World Of Soccer

The Real World Of Soccer

Also in: Sports Business

Real Madrid Summer Purchases Ronaldo – £80 million Kaka – £56 million Benzema – £30 million Albiol – £12 million Manchester City Summer Purchases Santa-Cruz – £18 million Tevez-... 

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Wed, Jul 22 2009
Why the Premier League can’t keep up

Why the Premier League can’t keep up

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Lead Story

Taxes. Nobody likes paying them, but without them we wouldn’t survive. Drawing on the recent post by Darren in regards to the levels of US state taxes and the effect on player income [ "A Taxing... 

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Wed, Jul 22 2009
MLS: Quality of Play Reflects Quality of Pay

MLS: Quality of Play Reflects Quality of Pay

Also in: NBA Teams, NFL Teams, Performance Analysis, Sports Business

The Major League Soccer Players Union released salary information for each player in the league.  Considered a second tier professional soccer league, the MLS has received substantial amounts of criticism... 

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Mon, Jul 20 2009
Beckham Returns Fashionably Late

Beckham Returns Fashionably Late

Also in: Contract Negotiation, Endorsements

Have you seen David Beckham lately? Besides the poster of him in your girlfriend’s room, probably not. The former England Captain and Manchester United star just returned to his MLS team, LA Galaxy,... 

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Thu, Jul 16 2009
Kaka and Ronaldo: Tandem of the Future

Kaka and Ronaldo: Tandem of the Future

Also in: Everything Else

What’s the price to compete as one of the world’s premiere soccer clubs? Real Madrid, a powerhouse in the Spanish premier league, is infamous for its colossal contracts and big name signings. Players... 

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Mon, May 4 2009
Can the Saints be Saved?

Can the Saints be Saved?

Also in: Sports Law

Those who know me will be aware that I am an avid supporter of Arsenal FC. However I cannot help but feel a little disturbed by the goings on at Southampton FC. Being a graduate of the University of Southampton,... 

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Tue, Apr 21 2009
What Should A Soccer Agent Do Outside Of The Transfer Windows?

What Should A Soccer Agent Do Outside Of The Transfer Windows?

Also in: Lead Story, Sports Agents

This is a very apropos question for any aspiring soccer Agents because if it’s not handled correctly then you may find the majority of your working year is taken up doing next to nothing.  Gone... 

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Mon, Apr 13 2009
Interview with Ben Freidson, Manager of Sports Marketing at Volkswagen

Interview with Ben Freidson, Manager of Sports Marketing at Volkswagen

Also in: Corporate Sponsors, Lead Story, Sports Business

Ben Freidson is the Manager of Sports Marketing at Volkswagen of America Inc.  Recently, Volkswagen announced a multi-year partnership renewal with Major League Soccer and Soccer United Marketing, MLS’s... 

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