It was only yesterday we saved football’s soul. We might be losing it again… | Kenan Malik

IIt was like Richard Branson and Jeff Bezos’ soccer version of the first tail in space. The race, that is, to sign the stratospheric transfer agreement. On Thursday, Chelsea announced the signing of Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku for a staggering £ 97.5million. Lukaku used to play for Chelsea but they sold him seven years ago. … Read more