Sergio Ramos: world-beater, drugs cheater?
Q&A on doping allegations surrounding the Real Madrid captain, who continues to be football's blockbuster villain
November 24, 2018
What's he done this time?
Allegations published by Der Spiegel as part of the latest wave of Football Leaks revelations claim that a urine sample provided by Ramos in the wake the 2017 Champions League final tested positive for dexamethasone.
Separately, it is also claimed he obstructed anti-doping officials . . .
On policing, privacy and feedback loops
Opinion piece for the Independent in the wake of the ICO's enforcement notice against the Gangs Matrix
November 20, 2018
'Fair value' sponsorship contracts in UEFA FFP
Recent revelations once again allege that Manchester City FC and Paris St. Germain inflated sponsorship deals for Financial Fair Play compliance. Here's how, and why it matters
November 04, 2018
Among the mess of revelations published by Der Spiegel last week reminding us that the people in charge of running the world's favourite sport still aren't very good at it, it was no surprise to see the issue of sponsorship deals rear its ugly head once more. This has been a hot topic in football finance ever since the . . .