When many are struggling to makes ends meet, the idea that multi-millionaire sportsmen are too busy to spend their wealth seems hard to swallow – but it shows that reward doesn’t protect wellbeing
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CEO pay often attracts more outrage than footballers’ record wages – what does this say about the value we place on different jobs and skills?
Dele discussed a range of shocking experiences including being a victim of sexual abuse, dealing drugs at the age of eight, and being hung off a bridge by an adult at the age of 11.
One in 14 Premier League footballers receives online abuse every day.
Aware of the high chance of failure, young African talents show remarkable creativity and resilience as they dream of being the next Sadio Mané.
Clubs should not ignore the human side of buying and selling players.
A new study explores the how the celebrity and status of professional footballers in the “Big Five” European leagues can affect both performance and pay.
Not all footballers are millionaires. Some have to fight for their earning rights.
Elite football teams that do not have a winter break lose on average 303 more player-days per season to injuries than those teams that do.
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