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Could a salary cap help European soccer become less predictable?

By Gus Contreras,
Christopher Intagliata
Published December 15, 2021 at 3:41 PM CST

After analyzing 26 years worth of European soccer matches, scientists have determined that the games have become more predictable over time — and the home field advantage has vanished.

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Gus Contreras
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Christopher Intagliata
Christopher Intagliata is an editor at All Things Considered, where he writes news and edits interviews with politicians, musicians, restaurant owners, scientists and many of the other voices heard on the air.
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