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Analysing the power of partnerships between athletes and brands, where collaborations can go beyond the game itself
By Harry Croft published
In the latest instalment of our football agency column, Harry Croft from DEFY addresses the power of the brand among professional footballers
'He’s just turned into a beast, a machine' Joelinton is reborn for the umpteenth time
By Sam Dalling published
Are Newcastle United back? Joelinton is at least
Winning vs Development: Is U-21 football fit for purpose in the modern game?
By Harry Croft published
In the first instalment of a brand new football agency column, Harry Croft from DEFY addresses the elephant in the room when it comes to U-21 football
Laceless football boots are at a crucial crossroads, but I’m not writing the obituary just yet
By Lolade Jinadu published
To lace or not to lace, that is the question being asked at all of the leading football boot brands right now, bar one
‘I can honestly say that I have never worn anything like it before’ The most comfortable football boots money can buy aren’t by any of the so-called big brands
By Lolade Jinadu published
OPINION If you value comfort over performance in your boots, there’s only one brand to turn to. But it won’t be cheap
This is the REAL problem with refereeing and VAR
By Matthew Ketchell published
OPINION Video killed the referee star: why Liverpool’s disallowed goal actually has NOTHING to do with VAR
'Ironically none of it's black and white': A Newcastle fan's attempt to make sense of their Saudi situation
By Adam Clery published
OPINION The Magpies’ Saudi Arabia investment has divided English football down the middle. Lifelong supporter Adam Clery explains why it’s left the fanbase in a tricky position
Liverpool's ownership crossroads: do the Reds adapt or risk slumping back down the table?
By Matt Ladson published
OPINION Liverpool's ownership model under FSG could leave them unable to compete with state-owned European clubs
JULES BREACH: England have shown they have resolve to dig in for major victories ahead of Euro 2024
By Jules Breach published
OPINION England have shown they are harder to beat since the World Cup with the Euros on the horizon
Discovering 'Line Up' a hidden, vintage football shirt shop that could be Paris' best kept secret
By Matthew Ketchell published
ON THE GROUND Sandwiched between The Louvre and Paris' 'Grands Boulevards' department store district is small pocket of football shirt heaven you need to visit
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