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What's behind the rapid inflation in the value of MLS franchises?
The success of LAFC, Atlanta United and the Seattle Sounders is likely dragging the average club valuation upward, but there may be limited time to get in on the growth.
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Once ideological opposites, Barcelona and Real Madrid are now just two sides of the same coin
Big spending? Discordant ideology? That's the kind of stuff for which Barcelona used to make fun of Real Madrid.
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'Last Dance' style soccer docs we'd like to see, including Messi vs. Ronaldo
We'd also like to see the rise of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United chronicled, as well as a specific snapshot of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's career.
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Could the NBA-style transfer system of MLS be a template for world soccer post-coronavirus?
MLS' system is convoluted and prioritizes trades, standing as a quarter-century outlier to the rest of the planet's transfer market. That might have to change.
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Will David Beckham have the same effect on MLS as an owner that he did as a player?
The league has attracted some high-profile ownership stakes in the six years since Beckham became the face of Inter Miami's expansion project. What's next?
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Why MLS might be better positioned to withstand the coronavirus impact than other soccer leagues
The schedule and the league structure better insulate MLS against the lengthy hiatus than Europe's top competitions. But there are still challenges.
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MLS is closer to its Liga MX measuring stick than it's ever been
Liga MX is still higher quality, but its big-name stars as well as Mexican internationals keep flocking to MLS. Will that show up on the pitch this season?
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The travails of picking the right base for a World Cup
What's in a hotel? Well when you're preparing for a World Cup, the answer is a lot.
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Forget Floyd Mayweather! It’s time for a fans takeover at Newcastle United
Newcastle, after over a decade of turbulence, needs stability and they need an owner who understands the club and its fanbase.
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How football would have changed if Arsenal had succeeded in their bid to buy Wembley Stadium
This week in 1998 saw Arsenal make an offer worth around £100 million for Wembley and Graham Ruthven looks at what might have been for the Gunners.
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LaLiga: Eibar, Getafe and Girona lead Spanish football’s small club revolution
Below Barcelona, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid that there is a small LaLiga club revolution occurring, writes Graham Ruthven.
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Will LAFC, the team owned by celebrities, take MLS to another level?
LAFC are bold, brash and ambitious, and this weekend they will kick off their inaugural season as an MLS club.
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Manchester United have money for a YouTube channel, but not a women’s team. Why?
At long last, Manchester United have a YouTube channel and they have stopped at nothing in letting us all know about it, writes Graham Ruthven.
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Girona’s success could soon become a big problem for Manchester City
UEFA’s dual ownership regulations could cause Manchester City a problem thanks to their links with Girona, according to Graham Ruthven.
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Edusport: The Ebbsfleet-esque club chasing Scottish Premiership football without ANY fans
Graham Ruthven investigates a new revolution in the Scottish football leagues - with a seven y
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Wenger and Klopp MUST prove that fast and furious can be successful
Graham Ruthven can see how exciting Arsenal and Liverpool are but wonders if they have the winning formula
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Why Olivier Giroud’s transfer signifies a shift in the dynamic between Arsenal and Chelsea
Graham Ruthven tells us why Olivier Giroud's move to Chelsea from Arsenal has revealed a tactical shift in transfer policy from the Gunners.
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Javier Mascherano changed perceptions of centre backs forever
Graham Ruthven looks back at one of Barcelona's best-ever players but one who never caught the public imagination
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Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's Liverpool form highlights how badly Arsene Wenger failed him
Wenger failed to harness the raw potential Oxlade-Chamberlain possesses, systematically breaking down his confidence with every change of position.
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Why Chelsea boss Antonio Conte should be the next Real Madrid manager
Zidane appears to have lost the dressing room, or at least his capacity to get the best out of his star players and Graham Ruthven thinks there's only one man for the job.