Manchester derby isn’t just a football clash, it’s become a battle for ideological dominance

Two decades ago, western capitalism ruled and Manchester United dominated, but the world order is now changing with Asian states in the ascendancy.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Dec 06, 2019 · 04:30 pm

The Disney of sport: How Manchester City’s owners are leading a global sports-entertainment business

The City Football Group have acquired a majority stake in Indian Super League franchise Mumbai City FC, adding to their list of clubs around the world.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Dec 02, 2019 · 02:30 pm

The feud between the Gulf countries could be playing out on a new frontier – English football

A Qatari investor is reportedly looking to acquire a stake in Leeds United, a move that may be strategic for more reasons than one.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Jun 02, 2019 · 11:30 pm

World Cup 2018: The posturing, positioning and parleying on social media

Explore the nature and content of social media chat during the World Cup by examining Twitter conversations, who was leading them and who was influencing them.

Alex Fenton, The Conversation

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Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Jul 16, 2018 · 09:42 pm

What do Fifa World Cup stakeholders really want out of Russia 2018?

The goals of world football’s most important off-field stakeholders provide an intriguing backdrop.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Jun 12, 2018 · 11:00 am

More than a club: Why FC Barcelona is at the forefront of the Catalan referendum

Barca has been a focal point for Catalan identity, but what happens to the club’s commercial interests in the independence struggle?

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Oct 03, 2017 · 02:10 pm

Qatar, PSG and the real reason Neymar could sell for a record £198 million

The Brazilian’s acquisition could be interpreted as a high-stakes gamble to deliver on Qatar Sports Investments’ vision.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Aug 03, 2017 · 08:00 pm

China is pushing football governance to its limits and FIFA has no idea how to respond

World football seems to be heading in the direction of multiple conflicts of interest.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Feb 15, 2017 · 09:30 am

India’s booming, so why is it so bad at sport (apart from cricket)

For all its economic strength and population size, the country is arguably the world’s most under-achieving sporting nation.

Simon Chadwick, The Conversation

· Mar 06, 2015 · 12:30 pm