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105. Question Time: Foreign ownership in football, the BBC vs. Modi, and conspiracy theories

The Rest Is Politics

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Ownership and Identity in Football

This chapter explores the implications of foreign ownership in football clubs, particularly in the Premier League, examining fan perceptions and the changing landscape of club management. It contrasts the German 50+1 ownership model, which prioritizes fan control, with the rising trend of billionaire interests in English football. The discussion also touches on broader issues of governance, urban planning conspiracies, and the impact of commercial interests on the sport and society.

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