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David Low completed his national service in Singapore and then made a living from football in Australia, USA, Germany, Switzerland, Hungary, Thailand, Mongolia, New Zealand and Cameroon. Photograph: David Low

Footballers Living on the Breadline: Low Wages, Short Contracts, No Security

by Richard Foster | Aug 30, 2017 | Sports

London- Manchester City made two players the most expensive defenders in history last month. Kyle Walker’s became the costliest defender in the game when he made a £50m move from Tottenham and, just 10 days later, Benjamin Mendy took the record by joining City for...

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England manager Gareth Southgate. (AFP)

The Making of Gareth Southgate: from Crystal Palace Captain to England Boss

by Richard Foster | Mar 22, 2017 | Sports

London – Gareth Southgate’s path to becoming England manager has not followed the conventional route. Previous incumbents racked up many successful years in club and international management before being considered for the role. Roy Hodgson, for example, managed...

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Sam Allardyce. (Getty Images)

Where has it all Gone Wrong for Crystal Palace?

by Richard Foster | Mar 1, 2017 | Lifestyle & Culture

London – On 18 September 2016, Crystal Palace swept aside a poor Stoke City team 4-1 in the middle of a three-match winning run and seemed to have put their faltering start to the season behind them. By the end of September they were comfortably nestled in the...

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Ilkay Gundogan is out for the rest of the season but at least his Manchester City team-mates have not forgotten him. Composite: Reuters/PA

What do Footballers do while Recovering from Long-Term Injuries?

by Richard Foster | Jan 19, 2017 | Sports

Manchester City’s players were ridiculed for wearing “Gundogan” shirts as they lined up in the Etihad before their game against Arsenal in December. Ilkay Gundogan himself tweeted in mock response: “Don’t worry, I’m still alive.” Whether paying such a tribute to their...