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Business / 2 weeks ago

How Europe’s football giants are drowning in debt

Europe’s biggest football clubs may look unstoppable on the pitch, but behind the scenes, many are struggling to stay financially fit. A recent ranking shows that Barcelona FC sits at the top of the debt table, owing around €1.92 billion, followed by Tottenham Hotspur with roughly €1.36 billion. Other clubs like Everton, Manchester United, Inter Milan, Chelsea, and Juventus are also carrying hundreds of millions in debt.

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Culture / 13 weeks ago

The European football fixtures FIFA and UEFA won’t allow

Football may be a global language, but the sport cannot escape geopolitics. A map created by The World in Maps shows four sets of European fixtures that UEFA and FIFA refuse to stage because longstanding territorial disputes or active wars would make those games flashpoints for unrest. They include matches between Ukraine and Russia, Spain and Gibraltar, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and Kosovo against Serbia, Bosnia‑Herzegovina or Russia.

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Culture / 15 weeks ago

Football’s most valuable players by year of birth revealed

Drawing on data from Transfermarkt, a video created by World Visualized highlights players who currently hold the highest market valuation within their respective birth years. This revelation offers a compelling, cross-generational perspective on global football talent. The featured athletes range from world-renowned superstars to rising prospects, with valuations reflecting not only their performance on the pitch but also their commercial appeal and long-term potential.

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Culture / 16 weeks ago

Lamine Yamal tops world’s most valuable XI as market value hits $235m

At just 18 years, Lamine Yamal has been named the most valuable player in world football, with an eye-watering market value of €200 million ($235m), according to the latest data from Transfermarkt. The FC Barcelona winger headlines the Top XI by Market Value, which boasts an impressive total worth of €1.5 billion($1.7b).

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Culture / 18 weeks ago

From cricket to wrestling: A country-by-country look at Asia’s favourite sports

Asia’s vast cultural diversity is seen in its sporting preferences, as revealed in a compelling visual map by The World in Maps, which highlights the most popular sport in each Asian country. From the football-dominated West to cricket-mad South Asia and niche regional favorites, the continent showcases an eclectic athletic landscape.

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World / 1 year ago

Top 8 players with the most hat-tricks in UEFA Champions League history

Scoring a hat-trick in the UEFA Champions League is a remarkable achievement that highlights a player's skill and prowess on the biggest stage of European club football. Here are the top 10 players who have scored the most hat-tricks in the history of the competition:

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Maps / 1 year ago

Football matches banned by FIFA over the years

Football is celebrated worldwide for its ability to bring people together, with millions of fans enjoying the excitement of the sport. However, geopolitical tensions and external factors have sometimes overshadowed the game, resulting in the cancellation of specific fixtures to ensure peace among fans and nations.

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Business / 1 year ago

The top 5 of the world's most valuable football teams

Football is a global phenomenon and a language spoken across continents. At the heart of this sport lie the clubs that command troops of fans and hold immense economic power. According to a Forbes report, the business side of soccer is as competitive as the games themselves. With average team values now at $2.3 billion, a 5.1% increase from 2023, and revenue for the top 30 teams averaging $397 million, the financial stakes are higher than ever.

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