By Professor Dr Ian Blackshaw The FA English Premier League (FAPL) have announced, on 13 May 2021, that they have concluded a ‘new’ TV deal for the seasons 2022-25. In fact, it is a ‘roll over’ of their current deal … Continue reading
The CIES Football Observatory just disclosed a report analysing the presence of expatriate footballers in 145 leagues from 96 national associations worldwide. With 1,287 players abroad, Brazil tops the rankings for exporting countries. However, while the number of Brazilians went … Continue reading
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw The English Rugby Football Union (RFU) has abandoned the nickname “Saxons” for the England National Second Team, after it was considered inappropriate in view of the sport’s drive “to reflect the diversity in society.” The … Continue reading
By Constantinos Massonos, APC Sports Consulting, Nicosia, Cyprus The time comes when parents have to decide, along with their child, which educational path they will follow, and that decision can greatly determine their child’s future life! But, equally important for … Continue reading
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw Scientists at Cambridge University have undertaken some research and produced some cricket bats made from laminated bamboo, which they state are much stronger than those traditionally made from willow. They claim that it is much … Continue reading
Issue number 337 of the CIES Football Observatory Weekly Post reveals the employment rate of club-trained footballers (i.e. those having been for at least three seasons between the ages of 15 and 21 in their employer club) in teams from … Continue reading
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw The Governing Body of European Football, UEFA, has imposed financial sanctions on nine of the twelve Football Clubs involved in the proposed European Super League (ESL), including the six leading English Premier League Clubs. The … Continue reading
Following the collapse of the proposed European Super League, the English Premier League has issued, on 3 May 2021, the following Statement: The events of the last two weeks have challenged the foundations and resolve of English football. The Premier … Continue reading
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw Due to the dire and worsening Covid-19 situation in India, the India Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 Cricket Tournament has been suspended indefinitely. In a second wave of the Pandemic, infections in India have surpassed 20 … Continue reading
By Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw As a follow on to the European Super League (ESL) opposition, fans demonstrated inside and outside the Old Trafford stadium at the tie between Manchester United and Liverpool on 2 May 2021. They were protesting … Continue reading