The Price of Progress: What Dortmund's Upset Reveals About Football's Global Aspirations The football world has been abuzz with excitement in recent years as top European clubs expand their influence by competing against the best from around the globe.
The Champions League, for instance, regularly pits teams like Barcelona and Manchester City against top South American, African, and Asian sides.
Last week's FA Cup quarterfinal match between Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund offered a fascinating case study of football's globalization.