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Coronavirus Finally Takes The Back Seat, Football Returns

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La Liga, Premier League, and Serie A return, while Champions League's return dates come closer than ever.  One thing I've realized in this lockdown is, that we miss our sporting mix greatly as soon as it's taken away, even if we barely watch any games when it's there. Kind of weird how that works, right? Anyhow, the football return is a huge relief for the fans, on the contrary, seeing empty stands takes away a small chunk of the excitement as well. But that's a price we have to pay. Sevilla's Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium (La Liga) Coronavirus uprooted hundreds of thousands of lives all over the world, and there's little to no slowdown in its spread. Taking all the health risks into consideration, isn't it still a bit too soon for football's return? Couldn't football have waited a bit longer? Here are some of the crucial factors that constituted in its return.  Financial Implications Coronavirus is likely to hurt the economy in ...

What's The Future of Football Transfer Market?

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As much as I hate to admit it, it's true and goes without saying that most clubs today, despite having excellent youth systems, rely heavily on Transfer Windows  to augment their troops. The obvious reason for this is, that through transfers, fully developed players can be sought, that, as soon as they're landed, can take to the pitch to fulfill the club's goals (long term or short). Meanwhile also pleasing the fans in case of big-money moves. However, the post-pandemic era raises a lot of questions in this regard. The economic position, in each and every industry, is down in the gutter. The financial complexities will no longer, for sure, allow clubs to splash the cash. Part of the reason I did not include this in my previous column is that I find this subject too engaging to be just a subheading, and I felt it deserved a separate day. For those who haven't read my previous column, click here before getting started with this one! Whats Leads To A T...