Proponents of a European superleague do not lack for opposition. Those on the other side rarely have to explain why the status quo is worth saving.
Category: English Premier League
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Harry Kane and the Power of Individual Achievement
Soccer prefers to recognize collective triumphs ahead of personal milestones as the true measure of success. But glory comes in many forms.
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It’s Not Just About What Manchester City Won
Players, and fans, can accept losing. It is part of sports. It is different, though, if they find out one side wasn’t playing by the same rules.
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The Premier League’s Charges Against Manchester City, Explained
Could City really get tossed out of the Premier League? The rules are clear. The outcome of a complicated case is not.
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Carlyle Taps a Former Goldman Exec to Fill Leadership Void
The private equity giant has fallen behind rivals in fundraising in recent months, and its stock has underperformed the broader market.
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Manchester City Charged With Dozens of Financial Violations
The Premier League accused City, one of the most successful teams in soccer, with persistently breaking rules about reporting its revenues, sponsorships and costs.
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The Danger Lurking Behind the Premier League’s Wealth
Teams that can’t match England’s spending now face a choice: Accept that they can no longer compete for the best talent, or risk everything to try.
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Is Chelsea Setting the Market, or Breaking It?
The Premier League club’s American owners have splashed roughly $750 million on new players since last year. Puzzled rivals can’t see a strategy behind the spending.
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Everton’s Identity Crisis
Europe is filled with big clubs that lost their way. But soccer’s fallen giants will never rise again until they face what they’ve become.
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From Everton to Portsmouth, Ownership Isn’t the (Only) Problem
Wealthy owners are an easy target for fans who want to vent their anger over failing teams. But money isn’t a solution when there is no plan.
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The Premier League Is Back, With Quite an Act to Follow
The Premier League will play on Boxing Day because the Premier League always plays on Boxing Day. But the title race changed over the World Cup break.
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Losses Pile Up in FTX Bankruptcy Turmoil
The crypto exchange’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, says the company suffered a $51 billon collapse in collateral, but he thinks filing for Chapter 11 was a mistake.