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Apr
21
2021
By The African Mirror
European Super League: why punishing the breakaway 12 could backfire badly

European Super League: why punishing the breakaway 12 could backfire badly

THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
THE football world has been rocked by the announcement of a breakaway European Super League (ESL). The majority think it a bad idea, from governing bodies Fifa and Uefa through to national bodies such as the FA and English Premier League. ADRIAN R BELL, Chair in the History of Finance and Research Dean, Prosperity and Resilience, Henley Business School, University of Reading ANDREW URQUHART, Associate Professor of Finance, ICMA Centre, Henley Business School, University of Reading CHRIS BROOKS, Professor of Finance, Henley Business School, University of Reading The same goes for the fan groups at the six English clubs that…
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Feb
16
2021
By The African Mirror
My hat-trick joy – Aubameyang

My hat-trick joy – Aubameyang

SPORT
ARSENAL Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his maiden English Premier League (EPL) hat-trick in Arsenal’s 4-2 win over Leeds United on Sunday evening. The 31 year-old striker has struggled to find the back of the net throughout the current campaign but thundered back onto the scoresheet with three well-taken goals. The Gabon international opened the scoring in the 13th minute with a low drive past the goalkeeper before converting from the penalty spot following a foul on Bukayo Saka. The feat marks Arsenal’s first EPL hat-trick since 2018. "The hat-trick means a lot to me. I'm a guy who always…
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Jan
03
2021
By The African Mirror
The impact of Brexit on British Premier League

The impact of Brexit on British Premier League

SPORT
BOITUMELO RANTAO FOR talented African football players, the English Premier League is viewed as one of the elite football leagues in the globe, an aspiration that has now been marred by various barriers. The political decision by the British government to leave the European Union (EU) has created an atmosphere of uncertainty for non-UK players on a journey to the highest-level of football. The call to push into Brexit unknown has plunged players and football clubs into uncertainty, amid already strict regulations that foreigners face after receiving a callup from Premier league teams.  Prior to Brexit, eligibility was subject to…
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Jul
19
2020
By The African Mirror
South Africa soccer legend celebrates Leeds United’s promotion

South Africa soccer legend celebrates Leeds United’s promotion

SPORT
AFRICAN MIRROR REPORTER SOUTH African football legend Lucas Radebe has celebrated the return of Leeds United to the English Premier League after 16 years Radebe, who played Leeds for 11 years - 1994 and 2005 - ended as captain.   Years after retirement, he remains hugely popular in the English town. Known as “The Chief”, he has a beer, a bar and bus named after him. There are also many youngsters in Leeds who were named  after the Leeds legend. Reacting to Leeds promotion, Radebe wrote on Twitter: “After 16 years, finally the wait is over. Our dreams have come true.…
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