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Why World Cup 2026 preparation has defined this football summer
Forty-eight teams, three host nations and 104 matches turned the 2026 close-season into the largest logistical exercise in World Cup history.
Articles by Amara Okonkwo
Football News
Why finance rules have rewritten clubs' transfer strategies
Amortisation accounting and the pure-profit value of academy graduates now drive squad building as much as scouting does.
Amara Okonkwo
Football News
Why away ticket caps quietly shape football's fan policing
Price ceilings on away tickets, led by the Premier League's £30 cap, changed how clubs allocate, police and steward travelling support.
Amara Okonkwo
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How safe standing returned to English football grounds
Rail-seat trials, a licensing regime and persistent fan campaigning brought standing areas back to Premier League and Championship stadiums.
Amara Okonkwo
Football News
How the Bosman ruling still shapes every football contract
A 1995 court decision about a Belgian midfielder continues to dictate contract lengths, free transfers and the January free-agent market.
Amara Okonkwo