Opinion

April 20, 2021

Louis Saha: the European Super League doesn’t consider the fans or the players

Business is important in football but just like with any consumer-facing companies, the clubs should not lose sight of their purpose.


Louis Saha

6 min read

Louis Saha

I always dreamed of being a professional footballer and I was lucky enough to be able to live my dream. Yes, I was fortunate to play for amazing clubs, including the biggest club in the world, Manchester United, but the beauty of this game is all of the different matches that you can end up playing. Going from underdogs to champions, the stories of unexpected triumph, last-minute winners and more are the very essence of this game.

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