Expert Comment
“The future of the global game hangs on tomorrow’s Fifa election” - Dr David Webber
"These fresh investigations have blown Fifa wide open and there is now the very real possibility of reform. However, upon whose terms these reforms will take place remains far from certain..."
Corruption arrests could be tipping-point for delivery of root-and-branch reform of Fifa – Dr David Webber
Dr David Webber, an expert on the cultural political economy of football from the Department of Politics and International Studies, responds to the arrests of Fifa officials in Zurich.
Qatar cleared, but now it’s the FA in the dock
Professor Wyn Grant, from the University of Warwick’s Department of Politics and International Studies, is an expert of the political economy of football. He said: “Qatar has been cleared of allegations of corruption surrounding its successful 2022 World Cup bid, but it is the Football Association that now finds itself in the dock. Its own commitment to transparency has got it into trouble."
£3bn BT and BSkyB Deal Keeps the Premier League 'Bubble' Growing
Professor Wyn Grant, football finance expert from the department of Politics and International Studies, offers his thoughts on the latest Premiership television deal - and where all the money will be spent.
Cardiff City Football Club Rebrand
Cardiff City Football Club has announced that it is to go ahead with a complete rebrand, changing the colour of its kits from blue to red. Football experts Professor Wyn Grant (Politics and International Studies) and Dr. Sue Bridgewater (Warwick Business School), share their thoughts.