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Atlético Madrid: Rebel Without A Cause
Built on suffering, defiance and being Madrid's alternative, Atlético now face a different challenge: living with success.
Jul 1
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James Callan
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June 2026
The League Of Second Chances
How Irish Football Turned Rejection Into One Of Its Greatest Strengths
Jun 29
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James Callan
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The Gunners' Long Shot
How '4rsenal' helped build modern Arsenal
Jun 26
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James Callan
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Football's AML countdown has already started: why most clubs are unprepared for 2029
On 10 July 2029, professional football clubs and agents across the EU become subject to anti-money laundering regulation for the first time. Most clubs…
Jun 25
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James Callan
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Jonathan Greenstein
The World Cup Is Open To Everyone.... If You Can Afford It.
FIFA has expanded the World Cup to more countries than ever before. For many supporters, attending it has never felt further away.
Jun 24
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James Callan
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The Class Of ’26
How universities are becoming part of Irish football’s answer to the 18-to-23 development gap.
Jun 22
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James Callan
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Why Barcelona Put UNICEF On Their Shirt Instead Of A Sponsor
How Football’s Most Famous Charity Partnership Became One Of The Smartest Brand Decisions In Sporting History
Jun 19
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James Callan
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Sevilla Have A Case Of The Monchi's
Sevilla built a football empire on recruitment, succession and smart selling. The challenge now is proving the empire can outlive its founder.
Jun 17
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James Callan
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The Cape Verde Revolution & Their LinkedIn Centre Back
Cape Verde’s draw with Spain was not just a World Cup miracle. It was proof that small nations can turn diaspora, identity and smart recruitment into…
Jun 16
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James Callan
2
The Derry City BBC Deal
Why A New BBC NI Partnership Reveals The League Of Ireland’s Growing Importance Beyond Its Traditional Audience
Jun 15
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James Callan
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Why Are Curaçao So Dutch? The World Cup Team Built Across An Ocean
Curaçao’s first World Cup qualification is not really a football story. It is a story about migration, identity and what happens when a nation becomes a…
Jun 12
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James Callan
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How Aston Villa Rebuilt A Giant: From Relegation To European Cup
The Ownership, Recruitment And Leadership Decisions That Turned A Sleeping Giant Back Into A European Force
Jun 10
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James Callan
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