Possible Clues:

• Like seeker of knowledge producing coarse material, penning article
• Morals-for-money
• Fellow runs away from European prepared to sell his soul
• Corruptible footballers playing as unit
• Like a reckless bargain-hunter given Armani top in moleskin or the like
• Coarse stuff about one selling his soul
• Following European that's run off - just like the damned man
• Relating to Goethe's hero who sold his soul
• Article in bombastic style is like a creation of Goethe's
• Pertaining to a pact with the devil made by a legendary character