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If England win, the economy is saved! In a way… kind of…

Imagine this, but multiplied by millions

Cash

Should England enjoy a decent run at the World Cup, it could signify a heady day for canny businessmen all around the country, according to some intriguing stats put together by the Centre for Retail Research.

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Why the credit crunch is good for Liverpool but bad for Manchester Utd

Global belt tightening brings mixed fortunes to the big four

Manchester Utd’s £14m-a-year- AIG shirt sponsorship looked to be on rocky ground earlier this week, and the future of the deal looked no more certain as the US Federal Reserve rescued the insurance behemoth with a £47bn refinancing package yesterday: rather understandably, they will no [...]

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Why Premiership teams won’t fill stadiums next season

One in Seven fans won’t be renewing their season tickets

Empty Stadium

We’re all a bit hard pressed these days – each time we turn the ignition keys we face spending the equivalent of the GDP of a small African nation, and a loaf of bread now costs the [...]

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