An interesting situation in English soccer is that although 40 clubs have participated in the Prem. league since its' inceptio in 1992, only 4 have won the competition. Yet the interest of fans, players, coaches from all over the world grows and grows.
It all seems a long way from the 1980's crumbling stadia, hooliganism rife etc. What happened?
Is the game that much better? better marketed? TV has brought the money and exposure?
How is it that when it comes to sport the US and England have reversed cultural roles? In the US, salary caps, greater control over player movement, a desire for a "level playing field", so that anyone can beat anyone any given weekend- almost a socialist system?
And English soccer- unrestrained, unadulterated market forces- whoever has the most money signs the best players, pays them whatever they want, builds the best stadia and maybe 3 or 4 teams out of 20 have any realistic shot at the big prize. Capitalism at its' finest.
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