European football has spent the past several decades evolving into the plaything of billionaire magnates and sovereign governments. Perhaps this is none more obvious than the examples set by teams...

The “big name”, “big money” signing. The new player that gets the fans excited, puts bums on seats in stadiums and boosts season ticket sales. No matter what level of football you follow,...

In the crazy world of mixed martial arts, the pre-fight hype plays a large part in the big picture. From the trash talk to the heated press conference and the stare-off at the weigh-ins and all the...

Football transfer fees have been on an upward trajectory, and they continue to skyrocket. That lies mainly with the affluent owners who can readily provide the funds to lure the best players in the...

While Premier League stars are signing multi-million-pound contracts and average team wage bills climb to unthinkable figures, it is common knowledge for most football supporters on how much the top...

If you’re not from the Sheffield area nor are you a keen student of the Industrial Revolution in England then Sheffield United’s nickname, The Blades, might seem unusual - even a little...