TIPS: Renew contracts at start of the season, you can alwas put him on transfer list. Progress during season WILL cost more for contract renewal. It rises market price.
MATCH LOSS: Games are random. I have hard time with low skilled/ranked players. Try to give them more cash reward to motivate them.

Best player: random too. Mine defense player weakest in team, was 4 times MVP, 2 times in row...
Scouting stuff: scouts can last +4 seasons only if they gain enough skill. 11 scouts will get 99% first place in league and champions league, 1/8-1/4 World cup, but I have never did that.