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" Goal: The Ball Doesn’t Go in by Chance " is a management book by Ferran Soriano, the current CEO of City Football Group and former Vice-President of FC Barcelona. The book argues that success in both football and business is the result of logical planning, sound strategy, and deliberate decision-making rather than luck.

: Winning requires "commitment"—an inner force that cannot be bought—and a delicate "balance" within the squad to prevent internal turmoil from undermining performance.

: An organization needs a balance of three personality types: the visionary who takes risks, the prudent realist who provides grounded analysis, and the doer who is willing to sacrifice for the team. Goal: The ball doesn’t go in by chance: Managem...

: Chapters focus on recruitment criteria, nurturing talent, and "hygienic remuneration" to ensure fair and motivating pay structures.

: Using Barcelona as a model, Soriano demonstrates how stadiums (through tours, ticket prices, and hospitality) and global marketing are critical revenue drivers. " Goal: The Ball Doesn’t Go in by

: He explores the role of emotion and cultural communication at the negotiating table, emphasizing that rational logic must often overcome high-pressure situations.

: Success requires a clear global strategy. During his tenure at Barcelona, Soriano helped shift the club's focus from being a local team to a global brand, significantly increasing revenues. : An organization needs a balance of three

The book highlights how football clubs can be managed as efficiently as private businesses: