Lessons to be Learned from European Soccer Turmoil

When 12 of Europe’s top soccer clubs announced plans last month to break away from the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) in favor of forming their own Super League, the move was met with dismay and backlash, with fans, clubs, and even heads of state across Europe and around the world, expressing sentiments of betrayal and greed on the part of the renegade clubs. What went wrong for the Super League? It was an idea that was appealing to clubs because of the potential payout, sai