THE MONEY GAME.

Authors :: James, Jennie
Source :: Time Europe. 6/5/2000, Vol. 155 Issue 22, p50. 5p. 9 Color Photographs, 1 Chart, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :: 2000
Abstract: Discusses the influx of money into the sport of soccer and the impact it will have on the game. Why soccer is a global sport that nations can compete in regardless of economic status; How leagues in Europe have seen a surge in revenues from lucrative television deals; Influence of commercialization of soccer; Rising salaries of the athletes. INSET: Movers and Takers, by Jennie James et al.