With the world at large seemingly growing ever more digital and indeed digitally aware in both its positive and negative applications- see the recent rise in popularity of NFT's (non-fungible tokens)- was it so much of a surprise to read of a club takeover bid by a group of cryptocurrency investors towards the back end of last year?
Football fans always have certain players that they love more than any other for their club, the ones that they most identified with or who they admired for their skill, or who scored the most goals and delivered memorable occasions. Whatever the reason, these 'fan favourites' are never likely to lose their appeal, they are enshrined in the history books.
Walking In A Winter Desert Land may well read like a credible Sun sports page headline (other tabloids are certainly available), as well as riffing on a beloved Christmas classic. However, while next year's World Cup in Qatar is due to be played and wrapped up just before festivities commence, it may indeed attract such headlines given the nature of the now bloated FIFA- created beast and the host country's questionable, at best, human rights record.
Since the start of the season, I have been attracted to Olympique Marseille for many reasons. One of those reasons is Jorge Sampaoli’s style of play, and his intensity, which is visible in every game he manages, constantly pacing up and down his touchline nomadically. The other reason is the club's passionate fanbase. Listening to the Aux Armes ring around the Stade Velodrome is really something to marvel at, something that will surely give you goosebumps.
Xisco Muñoz, Steve Bruce, Nuno Espírito Santo, Daniel Farke, Dean Smith. It is only the middle of November and five Premier League managers have already been told that their services are no longer required. That’s a quarter of the Premier League who have made a change at the top. A stark reminder, as if it were needed, that life as a football manager at any level (but particularly in the Premier League) can be fleeting.