“It’s just a job. Grass grows, birds fly, waves pound the sand. I beat people up.”

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,...