Latest from John Duerden
How Manchester City’s Guilty Verdict Threatens Gulf Soccer Ownership
Manchester City pioneered two new models for soccer: Gulf state-backed ownership and the global multiclub network. The verdict against the club, coming as war with Iran squeezes Arab economies, may end both.
How Military Service Exemptions Shape South Korean Soccer
Since 1973, South Korean athletes who win Olympic medals or Asian Games gold have been spared most of their military service, a reward that has put unusual pressure on Korean soccer and shaped the careers of stars like Son Heung-min.