Own Goal!: How Corruption, Egotism and Greed is Destroying Football
Summary
Written by Simon Freeman, Own Goal! describes how soccer has evolved, from being grimy and bankrupt to super-rich and ultra-fashionable. He argues that the fans are being conned—the sport has formed an immoral alliance with the media, especially television and big business, and that sooner or later the fans will realize that the game they love is being stolen from them. The book is supported by interviews with fans, managers, players, directors, agents, authors, and many others, some who have grown rich through football and truly believe that money is the root of all football’s troubles.
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