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Crystal Palace

South London club balancing Europe, squad cost rules, and unusual transfer structures.

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evergreen · culture
30 Jul 2026

Football Fashion Is Not a Side Quest - It Is Fan Identity in Public

Kits, jackets, and matchday fits are not frivolous. They are how supporters announce belonging before a ball is kicked.

news · explainer
29 Jul 2026

How Premier League Player Swaps Actually Work - McNeil and Johnson Explained

Everton and Crystal Palace agreed a rare McNeil–Johnson swap. The football looks simple. Squad cost ratio and fair market value rules are not.

evergreen · explainer
26 Jul 2026

What Is the Premier League Squad Cost Ratio?

Squad cost ratio is one of the rules shaping modern Premier League squads. Here is what fans need to know without the spreadsheet cosplay.

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