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Messi economics

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The Intersection of Personal Journeys and Soccer Economics

This chapter intertwines a personal narrative of selling cowboy hats with the broader historical context of European soccer's recruiting practices. It explores the implications of a significant rule change in the 1990s and the economic shifts prompted by lucrative broadcasting deals.

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