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The Business of Football, Explained Like an Analyst Would Explain It

What State Capital Actually Bought in Paris

May 31, 2026

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5 min read

What State Capital Actually Bought in Paris

Saturday’s Champions League final put fifteen years of Qatari investment in PSG to its most public test. Either result tells you less than the coverage is going to suggest.

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The Wage Bill Problem

May 24, 2026

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4 min read

The Wage Bill Problem

How a football club ends up committed to paying more than it earns — and why getting out is harder than it looks.

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How Barcelona Built and Nearly Broke a €1B Empire

May 17, 2026

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16 min read

How Barcelona Built and Nearly Broke a €1B Empire

A portfolio strategist's look at the most fascinating ongoing business case in world football.

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