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Game changers: how soccer’s mega-money era was sparked by a little-known Belgian athlete

When famous soccer players come to mind, it is usually revered pioneers such as Pelé, Bobby Charlton and Diego Maradona.

The Conversation · May 21

‘Even bankers aren’t taking that much’: Bosman at 30 and what the future holds for transfers

Revolution is still being sought three decades after the landmark free-transfer ruling with a Dutch lawyer calling for a collective bargaining agreement for players

The Guardian - UK · Dec 15, 2025

The football glossary: A list of football terms, phrases and jargon to explain the beautiful game

Football terms, words and oddities you never knew the meaning of, from the obvious to the oblique and all in between

FourFourTwo · Feb 4, 2025

Explained: How a former Real Madrid, Chelsea player could change future of football transfers

Football's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be massively overhauled on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its verdict on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against governing body FIFA.

The Times of India · Oct 3, 2024

PFA joins legal action against FIFA over 'broken' and 'unworkable' match calendar

The Professional Footballers’ Association believe a “tipping point” has been reached with the revamped Club World Cup

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2024

FourFourTwo's 50 most influential footballers of all time

The most influential players ever who, regardless of era, background or skill level shaped the sport into what it is today

FourFourTwo · Dec 25, 2023

Rubiales case sparks hope for ‘seismic’ changes in Spanish football

Experts say the case can help transform Spanish women’s football and broader society, but deeper changes are needed.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

EU legal advisor: Homegrown player quotas clash with EU law

A senior legal adviser says UEFA rules on homegrown players are partially incompatible with the European Union's free movement laws but they might be legitimate to develop and recruit youngsters

The Independent UK · Mar 9, 2023

Liverpool defender started 'drinking and smoking' before red cards and angry falling out with manager after mystery illness

Decorated German international Markus Babbel was one of Liverpool's first ever 'Bosman' free transfers and helped provide the backbone for the Reds' unforgettable 2001 Treble triumph before sudden illness brought a premature and regrettable end to his time at Anfield

Liverpool Echo · Aug 27, 2022