Football

Start with David Conn (yes, of the guardian) and go from there. Premier clubs: fucked. Spanish clubs: fucked. German clubs:not fucked.
So while everyone but the germans have been winning things in europe, the germans have been waiting till everyone implodes under financial weight.
(warning slight racism ahead)

"also, our plans have worked. velcome to ze future"

Yes, ever so slightly racist. Was expecting more from you though. Must try harder.