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Matt Hughes
133 articles
Jan 30, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #138: Deposed from the group he founded, is this the end for John Textor?
One manoeuvre too many for the 'Cowboy' who dreamed too big
Matt Hughes
Jan 27, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #137: Will football join the NFL in having a CTE problem?
Plus: a dose of M&A Murmurs and whispers of a World Cup boycott
Matt Hughes
Jan 23, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #136: What Trinity Rodman's dilemma told us about the business of sports
Closed league systems in America have thrived... until there's competition
Matt Hughes
Jan 20, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #135: Glasner-Palace situation underlines the balancing act for Premier League's middle class
The Austrian's complaints only highlight how hard life is in the transient middle
Matt Hughes
Jan 16, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #134: Head coach vs manager - more than semantics?
Where could Southgate pop up next? Plus more FIFA news
Matt Hughes
Jan 13, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #133: Real Madrid and Man United go interim as two of football's biggest coaching jobs come open
As of now, the summer managerial market should be fascinating
Matt Hughes
Jan 9, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #132: The most interesting transfer story in an otherwise quiet January
Semenyo's Man City move will be the biggest deal, but a potential move for Marc Guehi from the Premier League's elite has many layers
Matt Hughes
Jan 6, 2026 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #131: What Amorim's sacking tells us about Man United
PLUS: Would outspoken Glasner simply be more of the same?
Matt Hughes
Dec 19, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #130: Lawwell resigns as Celtic join Scottish football chaos
The Old Firm are melting down, but is it enough for Hearts to break their stranglehold on the Scottish title?
Matt Hughes
Dec 16, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #129: How World Cup ticket prices will help secure Gianni Infantino's re-election
Plus: Serie A's planned match in Australia comes under serious doubt
Matt Hughes
Dec 9, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #128: Finding the loopholes in the Premier League's new financial rules
Plus: Ipswich's £350m valuation, World Cupdate and M&A Murmurs
Matt Hughes
Dec 2, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #127: Textor's Lyon disaster laid bare, La Liga's big win and latest on Sheffield Wednesday sale
PLUS: The New York Times reports Saudi Arabia's PIF is running dry?
Matt Hughes
Nov 28, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #126: What the future looks like for the Super League project
There's a non-zero chance European football has its 'LIV Golf moment'
Matt Hughes
Nov 25, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #125: The alarm bells are ringing for domestic league broadcast rights in Europe
But they'll never be heard by those with their fingers in their ears
Matt Hughes
Nov 21, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #124: Paramount and Sky win big in UEFA rights auction
Plus it's a big day in the Premier League as owners meet to vote on new rules
Matt Hughes
Nov 18, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #123: PL and EFL wrestle with regulation as new rules loom
Will sceptical Prem clubs succeed in fighting off anchoring and SCR rules? Plus a round-up of the 34 teams qualified for the World Cup
Matt Hughes
Nov 14, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #122: 1000+ suspended in betting probe, UEFA decline dynamic pricing for Euros
PLUS: Spurs owner Joe Lewis gets a pardon from President Trump?
Matt Hughes
Nov 11, 2025 · finance
FootBiz newsletter #121: Why Apollo buying Atletico Madrid is such a big deal
PLUS: Fuming Boro get £3m compensation, FIFPRO row with FIFA deepens
Matt Hughes
Nov 7, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #120: Investing in women's football, UEFA sued, FIFA to give 'peace prize'
How much does Gianni Infantino want the American president to love him? More than you ever thought possible
Matt Hughes
Nov 4, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #119: Premier League and EFL find common ground... in blaming UEFA
PLUS: More Brighton hires at BlueCo, FA lose a costly legal fight
Matt Hughes
Oct 31, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #118: If Messi can't change MLS' nonsensical roster rules, nobody can
World football's biggest star has told MLS to take the shackles off. Will they listen?
Matt Hughes
Oct 28, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #117: Referee gambling crisis, Wednesday in administration and some sackings
PLUS: Textor's sights on Wolves, FIFA investigated by Swiss authorities
Matt Hughes
Oct 24, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #116: What La Liga's Miami farce tells us about football in 2025
PLUS: the club taken over by the authorities for mafia links and a first-ever World Cup to be held on Caribbean soil
Matt Hughes
Oct 21, 2025 · newsletter
FootBiz newsletter #115: Why the U-20 World Cup winners matter, CONMEBOL beef and 777 indicted
Plus: the UAE bid to buy Man United and Nou Camp delayed until December '27
Matt Hughes
