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Does a Long-Term Contract Really Improve Soccer Performance?

When a talented soccer player signs a long-term contract, fans and coaches alike may assume that they’ll see a stellar performance. After all, security in a player’s position should free them to focus on the game, right? However, new research challenges this assumption, revealing that contract length may not actually drive increased effort or improve […]

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How Global Finance Reshaped Soccer

If you’re a soccer coach, player, or fan, you’ve likely noticed that the sport is bigger than ever before. But did you know that it’s not just the talent on the field that has skyrocketed in value? Soccer clubs around the world have become financial giants, with billionaires and international investors pouring money into the […]

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Resilience and Resistance: The Power of Place and Community in Soccer

In a world where sports are often seen as mere business ventures, a remarkable story unfolded in Columbus, Ohio, illustrating the deep bond between a soccer club and its community. This tale centers around the Columbus Crew SC and their supporters’ fierce battle to prevent their beloved team’s relocation to Austin, Texas. The movement, symbolized […]

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Exploring the New Frontier in Soccer Team Rankings

Soccer is a massive industry with a blend of sporting prowess, economic clout, and popular appeal. Recognizing this multi-faceted nature, a new study titled “A new hierarchical composite indicator model for ranking the top 20 European football teams,” published in Quality & Quantity, offers a groundbreaking approach to ranking soccer teams. This new method considers […]

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The Lasting Impact of New Stadiums?

When it comes to the development of soccer, one aspect that has always intrigued fans and analysts alike is the effect of new stadiums on attendance. Traditional wisdom, based on US-based studies, held that the surge in attendance following the introduction of a new stadium was merely a “novelty” or “honeymoon” effect – short-lived and […]

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The Power of Free: Changing the Game in Soccer Coaching and Club Recruitment

In the world of sports and physical activity, one factor that consistently influences participation, especially among the young, is cost. The article “A Scoping Review Exploring Whether a Free ‘Offer’ Devalues or Widens Sport and Physical Activity Participation Amongst Children and Young Adults Aged 0–25” sheds light on this critical issue and its implications for […]

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