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Team needs winning pitch performance not just branding success
Premier League club nets lead ranking for first time in more than a decade
Emphasis on team over individuals shows how culture can underpin success, as a new book shows
Bumper TV rights deals at home and abroad fuel clubs’ spending on players
Consumer protection agencies want online stars to reveal when they are paid for backing products
European Commission to blow whistle on foul play by seven Spanish clubs
