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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
“The Women in Football Leadership Programme” – a much needed breakthrough
Lovejoy explores how the FIFA led programme could loop in huge dividends for the global soccer community.
Billionaire Jim Ratcliffe’s acquisition of OGC Nice signals a more competitive Ligue 1 but they are no PSG
Billionaires continue to make inroads into buying out clubs in the French Ligue 1. Their investments may take time to bear fruit but their status as one of Europe’s least competitive leagues is bound to come to an end.
Will racism ever end in Serie A?
Racism incidents have spiked in the Italian Serie A over the last couple of months. The real question is how do they move on and perhaps save the reputation of one of the best leagues in the world.
How can PSG win the UCL and be taken seriously across Europe?
It’s been a long road of elite stars that include Beckham, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho and most recently Neymar; but PSG always seeming less than the sum their parts on biggest stage in all those occasions. They strangely seem to be slowly getting it right.
Sports and soccer betting banned in Uganda, hit or miss?
Yes, soccer betting is now a no-go for Ugandans. What are the implications for the country? Here’s our take.
The question of match fixing in African football
We are closer to the goal now, than when we started fighting off match-fixing in African football. A perfect time for all stakeholders to invest in the solutions right before our eyes.
France - a great incubator for African soccer talent. A sustainable system or not?
The list of African players that have become global stars by using France as a doorway to success is a long one. A record that shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. We’ve seen them in the EPL, UEFA Champions League, and many other leagues, as young Africans are increasingly becoming the hottest commodities in football development.
FT Fashion and Football: Wilfred Zaha
Wilfred Zaha is a player that likes to make a statement on the pitch with his dynamic style of play, as well as making a statement off the pitch with his fashion line.
