: The industry has become a battlefield for:
: A central conflict exists between the push for an "elite show business" model and fans who advocate for a sustainable, popular model reminiscent of the "Maradona era," valuing the role of supporters over mega-contracts. Book Specifications Author : Marco Bellinazzo (Journalist for Il Sole 24 Ore ).
: Companies like Amazon and Google competing for lucrative media and streaming rights. Marco Bellinazzo – Le nuove guerre del calcio (...
: Bellinazzo describes the current state of football as a "Rift Valley," where a massive divide has opened between a dozen "multinational" elite clubs and the rest of the footballing world. These top clubs have secured their financial and technical dominance, while others struggle to keep pace.
: Private equity and venture capital seeking high returns. : The industry has become a battlefield for:
: Le nuove guerre del calcio. Gli affari delle corporation e la rivolta dei tifosi . Publication Date : November 15, 2022. Pages : 368. Recognition : Finalist for the Premio Bancarella Sport 2023 .
Marco Bellinazzo's book, (published by Feltrinelli in November 2022), explores the profound economic and geopolitical shifts transforming modern football into a high-stakes global industry. Core Themes and Analysis : Bellinazzo describes the current state of football
: Football has shifted from being a mere "pretext" for ideological wars to the "context" in which international power struggles unfold. Autocratic governments use football as a platform for sportswashing and geopolitical legitimacy.