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We believe in the power of sport to inspire and unite. We’re constantly fascinated by different worlds, new ways of thinking and against-all-odds achievement. Here’s a collection of stories from things we’ve seen, places we’ve been and projects we’ve worked on.

Issue 113 – The Champions League jeopardy paradox
The Champions League’s league phase format has created...

Issue 112 – The problem Manchester United are trying to solve
Changing a manager requires defining the problem to be...
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Rielli Portegys2026-09-29 10:24:412026-09-29 10:43:06Roshn Saudi League Season Highlights 2025/26: our second annual report with Bain & Company
Issue 111 – Why Spain rule the world
Without any true superstar players, last summer Spain...
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Rielli Portegys2026-09-22 04:44:512026-09-22 04:46:48작전회의실을 넘어: 한국 축구는 왜 저력을 발휘하지 못하는가?
Issue 110 – Home advantage is the whole story
Team Europe are the weaker side at Bernardus this week.
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Rielli Portegys2026-09-07 06:24:352026-09-22 04:48:49Beyond the dugout: why South Korean football is falling short of its potential
Issue 109 – Hiring: the “what” not the “who”
Head coach appointments shouldn’t begin with a name.

Issue 108 – Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
Of the twenty Premier League managers who started 2025/26...

Issue 107 – Big Fees, Small Margins
The World Cup is over, attention turns to the transfer window.
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Rielli Portegys2026-07-16 02:05:572026-07-16 02:05:57The Feedback Loop
Issue 106 – Unpicking European dominance at the World Cup
European dominance of the World Cup quarter finalist...


