Tag Archives: Soccer

Mon, Oct 12 2009
Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of an Agent

Identifying the Strengths and Weaknesses of an Agent

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Darren and I were chatting last week and we realized that it’s been some time since I had posted anything on the site, so I wanted to remedy that with this new article. This article is posted in the... 

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Wed, Sep 2 2009
Relay Worldwide Sports Sponsorship Symposium

Relay Worldwide Sports Sponsorship Symposium

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What: 7th Annual Relay Worldwide Sports Sponsorship Symposium by SportsBusiness Journal and SportsBusiness Daily When: Wednesday, Sept. 30 – Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009 Where: New York City, NY at the... 

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Thu, Aug 27 2009
Mini Man City

Mini Man City

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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

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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, Jul 23 2009
The Real World Of Soccer

The Real World Of Soccer

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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

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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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Mon, Jul 20 2009
Beckham Returns Fashionably Late

Beckham Returns Fashionably Late

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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Mon, May 4 2009
Can the Saints be Saved?

Can the Saints be Saved?

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

Interview with Ben Freidson, Manager of Sports Marketing at Volkswagen

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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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Tue, Mar 31 2009
Match-Fixing Rears Its Ugly Head Again in Soccer

Match-Fixing Rears Its Ugly Head Again in Soccer

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Less than three years after the 2006 Italian match-fixing scandal, UEFA has charged a Macedonian club with “manipulating the outcome of a UEFA match to gain undue advantage for themselves and a third... 

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Sat, Feb 28 2009
Blatter’s ‘6+5’ rule is not illegal…?

Blatter’s ‘6+5’ rule is not illegal…?

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In November 2007 I wrote my first article for Sports Agent Blog (Blatter Seeks New Rules Regarding ‘Home-Grown’ Players). I shared my opinion on whether any ‘nationality restrictions’ in... 

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Tue, Feb 10 2009
Beckham On The Move?

Beckham On The Move?

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It all started out so simple – David Beckham, arguably the most popular soccer player on the planet strikes a loan deal with Italian Serie A side AC Milan. The move was done so Beckham could get... 

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Mon, Dec 15 2008
The Murky World of Soccer Agents, Debunking the Perception

The Murky World of Soccer Agents, Debunking the Perception

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I received some interesting feedback on my last article from family, friends, business associates and people who I had never met before.  They can broadly be placed into two categories – the supportive... 

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Mon, Nov 24 2008
Interview With The Agent: Heather MacKenzie

Interview With The Agent: Heather MacKenzie

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Heather MacKenzie received her law degree from Duke University Law School and undergraduate degree from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. With over 15 years of legal experience in the US and in... 

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Sun, Nov 9 2008
Is the A League transfer system flawed?

Is the A League transfer system flawed?

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John Kosmina certainly thinks so. The Sydney FC coach has a struggle on his hands to keep many of his stars who are attracting lucrative offers from not only other A League clubs, but overseas too. [Kosmina... 

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Fri, Oct 24 2008
Is Beckham Leaving America Already?

Is Beckham Leaving America Already?

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If you saw the bottom line Wednesday on ESPN you might have noticed that David Beckham and his agent are currently in discussion with A.C. Milan, in an attempt to loan Beckham to the Italian club.  Some... 

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Mon, Sep 29 2008
Do Exclusive Sponsors and Marketers of Sporting Events Get Value for Money?

Do Exclusive Sponsors and Marketers of Sporting Events Get Value for Money?

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Definitions of the word ‘exclusive’ include ‘sole’, ‘complete’, ‘undivided’, ‘full’, ‘inimitable’ and ‘absolute’. Inherent in the meaning of ‘exclusive sponsorship’ is... 

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Fri, Sep 26 2008
Shirt Selling? – How the current financial crisis affects your client

Shirt Selling? – How the current financial crisis affects your client

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Unless you’ve lived under a rock the last few weeks you would have seen that financial markets around the world are in wide state of volatility. As the US Government tries to flesh out a bailout... 

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Wed, Sep 3 2008
Beijing Affect

Beijing Affect

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One of the many concerns for athletes and others around the world prior to the Olympic Games was the health standards and pollution in China. Athletes expressed their desire to move the games and some... 

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Tue, Sep 2 2008
The Life Of A Soccer Agent During The Transfer Window

The Life Of A Soccer Agent During The Transfer Window

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In my last article, I discussed the preparations that I undertook to ensure that my actions during the Transfer Window were as effective as possible.  For those of you new to soccer, the Transfer Windows... 

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