The Club: How the English Premier League Became the Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in Sports
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Book Synopsis: The Club is the previously untold inside story of how English soccer’s Premier League became the wildest, richest, most popular sports product on the planet. This is a sports and business tale of how money, ambition, and twenty-five years of drama remade an ancient institution into a twenty-first-century entertainment empire. No one knew it when their experiment began, but without any particular genius or acumen, the motley cast of billionaires and hucksters behind the modern Premier League struck gold. Pretty soon, everyone wanted to try their luck, from Russian oligarchs to Emirati sheikhs, American tycoons, and Asian Tiger titans. Some succeeded beyond their wildest dreams. Some lost everything. Today, players are sold for tens of millions, clubs are valued in the billions, and games are beamed out to nearly two hundred countries, all while the league struggles to preserve its English soul. Deeply researched and drawing on one hundred exclusive interviews, including the key decision makers at every major English team, The Club is the definitive and wildly entertaining narrative of how the Premier League took over the world.
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Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of English soccer's Premier League? Look no further than "The Club: How the English Premier League Became the Wildest, Richest, Most Disruptive Force in Sports". This captivating book takes you behind the scenes, providing an untold inside story of the incredible journey that transformed a traditional sports institution into a twenty-first-century entertainment empire.
What sets "The Club" apart is its unique focus on the powerful combination of money, ambition, and twenty-five years of extraordinary drama. It's a tale of billionaires and hucksters coming together, driven by their vision and a stroke of luck, to make the Premier League a resounding success. From Russian oligarchs to Emirati sheikhs, American tycoons to Asian Tiger titans, everyone wanted to be a part of this phenomenon.
Witness the rise of the Premier League from obscurity to dominance as players fetch staggering prices in the tens of millions, clubs become valued in the billions, and broadcasts reach nearly two hundred countries worldwide. This captivating narrative goes beyond the glitz and glamour, revealing the challenges faced as the league strives to preserve its English spirit.
With over one hundred exclusive interviews and meticulous research, "The Club" offers an unprecedented insight into the minds of decision makers from every major English team. Delve into the vibrant world of English soccer like never before, as this book takes you on a wild ride that will leave you entertained, informed, and inspired.
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