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Why Florentino Pérez Is the Most Powerful Executive in Football

Florentino Pérez is widely seen today as the most powerful executive in the football world. His personality, strategy, and approach have reshaped football business. In simple words: when Pérez calls, players and agents say yes. This article explores his personality, transfer strategy, branding approach and more, with real case studies like the Luis Figo saga, turning Real Madrid into a… Read More Why Florentino Pérez Is the Most Powerful Executive in Football

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How Changing the Format Can Transform Women’s Football

Global revenue for women’s professional football is forecast at around US $820 million in 2025, up ~35 % from 2024. In 2023, FIFA’s Women’s World Cup generated over $570 million, enough to break even, but it was still just ~9 % of the $6.1 billion men’s World Cup revenue. Sponsorship revenue for the 2023 women’s tournament was about $308 million, versus $1.7 billion for the men’s edition. Domestic leagues lag further behind.… Read More How Changing the Format Can Transform Women’s Football

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How Only Indian Coaches Can Transform Indian Football

Indian football is at a crossroads. Every time the national team underperforms, the first reaction is to look for a foreign coach. The logic is simple: international coaches bring experience, knowledge, and exposure to global football standards. But is this really helpful in the long run for Indian football? Or should we start trusting our… Read More How Only Indian Coaches Can Transform Indian Football

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Inside FIFA’s Darkest Secrets: From FIFA Gate to the Blatter–Platini Scandal

Football is often called the “beautiful game,” but behind the glitz of World Cups and billion-dollar sponsorships lies a story of corruption, power struggles, and systemic greed. FIFA, the global governing body of football, has faced decades of scandals involving bribery, rigged elections, and backroom deals. From the FIFA Gate scandal that shook the organisation in 2015 to the… Read More Inside FIFA’s Darkest Secrets: From FIFA Gate to the Blatter–Platini Scandal

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The Purpose of The Scouting Quest- Building a Football Ecosystem

The Scouting Quest is more than just a scouting project, it’s a movement. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to discover, connect, and support Indian football players across the country and those living abroad. We believe the future of Indian football lies not in waiting for support, but in building our own path with the… Read More The Purpose of The Scouting Quest- Building a Football Ecosystem

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Why Most Football Clubs are Not Profitable?

Football is the world’s most loved sport, but surprisingly, many football clubs, even the biggest ones are not profitable. Despite having millions of fans, big TV deals, and global sponsorships, many top clubs continue to report losses. So why most football clubs are not profitable? High spending and low profits Football clubs spend huge amounts… Read More Why Most Football Clubs are Not Profitable?

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Can International Funding Change Indian Football Forever?

Indian football has always had talent, but the system has not supported it well. Poor infrastructure, limited scouting, lack of long-term planning, and weak administration have held us back. But one big thing can change all of that is international funding. While local funding remains difficult due to the lack of widespread interest in football compared to cricket,… Read More Can International Funding Change Indian Football Forever?

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Inter Kashi Win at CAS Exposes AIFF’s Fault Lines

In a landmark moment for Indian football governance, Inter Kashi has scored a crucial legal win at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS)—temporarily halting AIFF’s decision to crown Churchill Brothers as I-League champions. This battle, which began with a points dispute, now threatens to undermine faith in India’s football institutions. The Match That Started It All It began with… Read More Inter Kashi Win at CAS Exposes AIFF’s Fault Lines

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