He knelt during the national anthem at a football game, to draw attention to police brutality and the unfair treatment of minority people in America. This caused huge outrage throughout America with even the President having something to say on Twitter. The far right especially have been emotionally hurt by this American Footballers knee drop saying that its disrespectful to their flag. Continue reading Colin Kaepernick – The media hype train
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How are football clubs so wealthy
How do Football clubs make money?
Foreign countries buy the rights to broadcast live games. Recently China paid out £560 million in a Contract with the Premier League. Sky Sports and BT Sports agreed a record £5.1 billion venture to show live games. Clubs take 95% of domestic TV revenue so it’s a big pay out to keep people watching.
Football can’t ball forever
How do Football clubs make money?
Foreign countries buy the rights to broadcast live games. Recently China paid out £560 million in a contract with the Premier League and Sky Sports/BT Sports agreed a record £5.1 billion venture to show live games. Clubs take 95% of domestic TV revenue so it’s a big pay out. Continue reading Football can’t ball forever
Football abuse
There’s Football, and then there’s Football Fans
Football fans are the best in the world. They support their team with vicious dedication. The 12th man, as Alex Ferguson described them, is a big part of the game, and the fans have come up with some humorous anecdotes to try and get underneath the skin of the opposition. Every now and then, they take it a bit too far.
Fake football support
Dear Arsenal Football Club,
My name is Billy Costigan and I am a fake football supporter.
The fake football team I support is Arsenal, and I have also used Real Madrid and Aston Villa in th past too.
I have been fake supporting Arsenal for the past 10 years and this is my official resignation.
Now don’t get me wrong, I do love the way you play the game. I love the way you kick the ball, with such passion, such power, such promise and pizazz.