“IN Europe’s established football hierarchy, it is widely acknowledged there are the “big five” leagues and then two or three others aspiring to become part of an elite group. Portugal and the Netherlands are two examples and occasionally, another league comes into view as the place to go. At the moment, Turkish football is making considerable noise and attracting big names who are mostly seeking refuge in the autumn of their careers. It has all been seen before; league officials often believe that sending a signal to the rest of the world is best achieved by luring headline players to their clubs, regardless of their vintage. …”
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