The People's Game? Football, finance and society

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Abstract

The beautiful game is big business. Football leagues worldwide are being dominated by clubs which are becoming richer and more powerful. Since the first edition of this book was published in 2003, much has changed in the industry. However the central challenge remains how best football, its leagues and clubs can navigate a path between the logic of the market and the logic of community (social), while also remaining focused on a sporting logic. In this second edition, author Stephen Morrow offers a critique of football's economic structure, prevalent models of club ownership and governance, and new approaches to regulation that have emerged. The book also reflects on the Covid-19 pandemic and on ways in which it has illuminated many of the structural weaknesses inherent in football. It also offers an insight into the woman's game and its financial development in some countries, as well discussing issues such as football's response to environmental challenges. Drawing on theory and new literature from across relevant academic disciplines, this book seeks to make sense of the current challenges while also putting forward solutions as to how football can continue to harness and build on its social and community significance.

Original languageEnglish
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Number of pages284
Edition2nd
ISBN (Electronic)9783031209321
ISBN (Print)9783031209314, 9783031209345
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 26 Jan 2023

Keywords

  • FIFA
  • SPORTS MANAGEMENT
  • organization
  • sports
  • stakeholder

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Economics, Econometrics and Finance(all)
  • General Business,Management and Accounting

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