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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.

evergreen · culture
24 Jul 2026

Media Accountability in Football Is Not Optional

Football journalism shapes careers, markets, and public anger. If we want authority, we need receipts - especially when the story is moving fast.