My bank had just reached the $ million mark in total assets through the purchase of two branches from a failing thrift. Even more daunting for me personally, was the sudden death of my bank’s chief executive officer (CEO), leaving me as the new CEO. Frankly, I didn’t know how I was going to tackle all that lay in front of us.
The rules I’m referring to govern the world’s nicest trivial pursuit – and for once I’m not talking about banking – I’m talking about football. Football is played the world over according to the same set of rules. Whether in South America or Europe, whether it’s the World Cup or at regional league level, the rules are the same worldwide.