Miguel Delaney is the chief football writer at the Independent and has been nominated for several awards, including the Football Supporters' Association Writer of the Year, British Journalism Awards Sports Journalist of the Year and SJA Sports Writer of the Year. He is one of football's leading journalists and has covered 14 consecutive Champions League finals, 4 World Cups, and 5 European Championships, amongst others. Twitter/X: @MiguelDelaney
In this excellent investigation, Delaney reveals the ugly side of the beautiful game. His book isn't just about football; it's much, much more important than that.' * Oliver Bullough, Author of MONEYLAND & BUTLER TO THE WORLD * A majestic book that through thorough research and trenchant argument makes clear how football has been hijacked by private equity and sovereign states; it's the essential guide to how the people's game has become the plaything of the very rich and powerful, with any sense of innocence lost. * Jonathan Wilson, Author of INVERTING THE PYRAMID * In an age where many feel football is losing its way, Delaney's diligence and determination to hold authorities to account is the moral compass that the game needs. * Andy Brassell, Author of WE PLAY ON and the co-host of the Football Ramble podcast *