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For genuine football enthusiasts, the significance of this individual in the global football scene is wonderful, even at the age of 38 and beyond. As he and his team gear up for two friendly matches in China, it's noteworthy that tickets for a sixty-thousand-capacity stadium sold out within a matter of hours. The anticipation surrounding this event underscores the enduring appeal of football and the fervor that surrounds the talents of this remarkable player. However, it's regrettable to observe that Manchester United, despite having the potential game-changer Ronaldo on their roster, appears to have missed an opportunity to capitalize on his prowess. The upcoming matches not only exemplify the enduring popularity of football but also highlight the missed potential for Manchester United to elevate their standing. The narrative surrounding Ten Hag and his purportedly disrespectful mindset adds an unfortunate layer to the club's current dynamics. In the realm of football, the stakes are high, and the consequences of strategic decisions, or the lack thereof, can have a lasting impact. While the anticipation builds for the matches in China, it's impossible to ignore the lingering sense of what might have been for Manchester United had they fully leveraged the presence of #Ronaldo. The football world continues to evolve, and as other teams benefit from his contributions, the question of missed opportunities looms large for the Red Devils.

No one can get in the way of what people feel about you --- There was a time when football (not soccer) was boring as hell. It was when the catenaccio was at its prime in the 50s & the 60s. It was football with anti-football – a brutal defensive show on display ruling out defeat as far as possible. The 1-0 score was the most written result in the news because almost all clubs in Italy played with that particular mindset, including the ‘Gli Azzurri’ national team. But then came a man who was hell-bent on destroying the ruthless catenaccio – for good. Rinus Michel. He's the brain of the beauty. But he needed someone to translate the idea into the pitch. And he found that in a youngster named Johann Cruijff. It was the era of ‘Total Football’. Beautiful football. Years later, Johan brought the philosophy to Barcelona. The philosophy that enabled Barcelona under Pep Guardiola to play ‘tiki-taka’ (with Lionel Messi in it) became possible. (So, everyone who thinks Barcelona has the most beautiful style of play, think again). And now Pep has brought that idea to the British. But as we know it, that idea is created from circumstances. One just needs to see it more thoroughly than others to come up with the solution. It depends on the resources you have as a biz owner. You surely don’t want to force your team to play in the way Ajax Amsterdam played in its heyday if you don’t have the necessary resources for your business at the moment. Once in a while, one may come up with a different idea of how to play the game. So came forth a great Jürgen Klopp of Liverpool with the philosophy of ‘gegenpressing’ – that no playmaker in the world can react to a 5-second counterattack after the opponent immediately is pressing as a unit & forcing his team to lose the ball. Because of both, the EPL has become the best football league in the world. The quality of the games gets better because they inspire another teams. And the quality makes the viewers come to the stadiums. And those crowds create a great atmosphere. And a great atmosphere gives a strong impression for the sponsorships. Aka businesses. With the media & TV coverage amplifying this. So, the right way of doing it – since a brilliant breakthrough doesn’t come often. (“Fool’s gold”, remember?) is … By escaping competition through authenticity. Basically, when you’re competing with people (many gurus say, “monitor your competitors”), it’s because you’re competing with them. You’re trying to do the same thing. But as you know, every human is different. The point: if you’re fundamentally building & marketing something that is an extension of who you are, no one can compete with you on that. You want one of your team members to have something like that. So, it's more than just writing an email copy for example. Just zoom out to see the big picture. It’s the part of the game every one of us is playing. #directmarketing #emailmarketer #emailmarketingfundamentals #storymarketing

Football transfers are typically characterized by strategic negotiations, well-thought-out decisions, and an alignment of interests between players, clubs, and agents. However, every now and then, the world of football throws up transfers that defy logic, leaving fans, pundits, and even the players themselves scratching their heads. In this article, we delve into the eccentric and downright bizarre world of football transfers, exploring some of the strangest moves that have left the football community bewildered.

A few thoughts on todays events at West Bromwich Albion Football Club 🤔 - A great atmosphere. Usual banter between the supporters but until the 2nd goal went in, I never felt it was in any way sinister. - I thought the game was pretty even but Wolves were clinical. - It looks as though there were some Wolves fans who ended up, by whatever means in the corner of the West Stand where it joins the Birmingham Road End. Usually the quietest and safest part of the ground. - Why on earth so many felt in necessary to feel they had to invade the pitch to get to this part of the ground and the couple of Wolves fans is beyond me? - With children, old people, disabled/ vulnerable people present, everyone has a responsibility for their own actions. Let the stewards do their job and the police too! - Why did a lady run on to the pitch and try to nutmeg a security guard? Madness. Likely to put her job at risk if she has one, not forgetting a 3 year stadium ban as well as her own self respect. - There are so many security cameras, surely anyone with any common sense would know they are likely to be caught and traced. I feel ashamed and embarrassed tonight after witnessing what happened. Football is secondary when you see people feeling at risk and the sight of Kyle Bartley carrying his kids away will stay with me for a long time. ☹️ The long term consequences for the club are massive too. - A likely big fine? - A possible stadium closure/ game(s) to be played behind closed doors. - Impact on promotion? - Potential new owners deciding not to go ahead? - Negative impact on the local economy. - Sponsors withdrawing and potentials walking away. - The same for players and staff. - Reputational impact including a knock on to the Foundation. - People like me wondering if it’s worth it to renew my season ticket, and others who may not attend every game not wanting to go. There’s so many more impact issues, and all because a few mindless idiots choose to tarnish the club without any thought for the consequences. 😡 The only bright spot for me (besides being with so many lovely people who I sit next to) after the match was listening to DAZ HALE on BBC WM. So many callers were feeling like I do. There was a dad who called in saying his lad was terrified after being in amongst it and he’d have to take some convincing to go again, as well as the chat he’d have to have with his wife about the safety of their son. Daz took ownership and invited them to the studio for a Friday night phone in and to try to help rebuild the lads relationship with football. Daz, take a bow. Total class mate. 👏 I really hope Albion see this as an opportunity to take a lead here and set the standard for dealing transparently and quickly to cut out this cancer making an example of those who would spoil it for so many. Rant over. 😡 https://lnkd.in/e6E2rfV6 #football #westmidlands #blackcountry #commonsense

Repost: Football transfers are typically characterized by strategic negotiations, well-thought-out decisions, and an alignment of interests between players, clubs, and agents. However, now and then, the world of football throws up transfers that defy logic, leaving fans, pundits, and even the players themselves scratching their heads. In this article, we delve into the eccentric and downright bizarre world of football transfers, exploring some of the strangest moves that have left the football community bewildered.

I'm 99% sure England will NOT win the Euros for one simple reason. Psychology. They just don't believe they can win. The evidence was there against Serbia. A little bit of pressure from the opponent and a dominant England retreated. Against France or another top team, it will cost them. Southgate has done a great job progressing the team, but he doesn't appear able to overcome this issue. 'But' I hear you ask... 'has this got anything to do with business Joe?' YES! Because the secret of great marketing and selling is all built on psychology. ✅ Brave enough to be different in your sector ✅ Brave enough to resist discounting ✅ Brave enough to say to a client - 'you're not right for our service'. This is how you pitch high value. This is how you create demand. This is how you build a more profitable business. Who is the example of bravery in the England team? Jude Bellingham. 20 years old. Steps into a team of pros who have won everything at Real Madrid. Not only did he show he belonged there. He showed he was now the main man. Maybe, just maybe, he can drag England over the line by fueling belief in his teammates, like Maradona in '86.... 🤔 🤞 Without belief, you won't win in football or business. Am I right? #euro2024

https://lnkd.in/eXmCcAmF What's this got to do with TV? Well. Well. Once upon a time in the world of football there was a man called Jose. Jose liked to play a type of football that was based on Helenio Herrera's catenaccio, a gruesome brand of football that emphasised defence, rigidity and conformity. Jose did very well using these tactics. So did a man called Rafa. So did a man called "Big" Sam, whose mantra of "it's a results business" (it's not, it's a hybrid results and entertainment business; without this hybridisation we'd all support different stock traders, and the Nasdaq World Cup would get a billion viewers) led him to become England manager until he was undone by his own stupidity and avarice. Big of torso. Big of ego. Small of intellect. Small of joy. Luckily for football fans this dire strain of early 21st century football is now fossilised. Not like dinosaurs (that would be too exciting) - like ammonites or ancient turritellas, barely worthy of disinterment. A man called Pep has had something to do with this. So has a man called Jurgen. But a man called Marcelo had a lot to do with this. And a man called Roberto is continuing to innovate. And the way he wants to innovate is to attack. To attack and be different and to play football that is new and entertaining and completely imaginative. Of course he deserves a chance at a bigger club, but is he too weird, too passionate, too mad? Is it safer for the clubs to turn to Mourinho (still not quite fossilised, sadly), or Conte? Consider: Tottenham, who hired both these proven winners and made their fanbase miserable. Consider: the man called Ange, who is mad and an innovator and plays a high line with only 9 men. He made the Tottenham fanbase happy. Good luck Roberto, as a Liverpool fan I'd love to see you in the home dugout at Anfield. See also: Bazball. So what's this got to do with TV? Well. Well.

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 Many footballers are involved in drug cases, betting, gambling, and corruption. Such players are the source of defamation for the country, club, and organization they belong to. In this article, we discuss 10 controversial scandals in football. #football #sports #footballnews #top10 #sportswriting #freelancecontentwriter #contentwriting #letsconnect

*Disclosure* I’m not a huge football fan (ball far too spherical for me). BUT… I will of course be following the upcoming Euros and hope England can create something special. I read through Gareth Southgate’s words on his squad decisions and just think he is extremely impressive (I guess you don’t get to be manager of the national team without being so!). His rational, tone and messaging is, in my opinion, absolutely spot on. There are always tough calls to make. In life. In business. In sport. Some may not agree with his calls. But as long as you weigh up the pros and cons, view a situation from multiple angles, lean on guidance from others (if possible), well only then can you make a truly informed decision which you can honestly say has been made in the best interests of all. Those players who missed out will be devastated. I’m sure Southgate didn’t enjoy informing them. It’s a tough call and a tough situation but that’s why he’s in the hot seat. As a leader, these calls need to be made at times. But more importantly, the right processes and methodology need to be implemented to allow you to make these calls as effectively as possible. As long as you do that, you can look that person in the eye, honestly, and stand by your call. They may not agree, but there’s not much you can do about that. Come on England. It’s coming home. Right? Southgate explains 'sad' big-name England omissions https://lnkd.in/etV5XxP2