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> Barca and real Madrid are two of the richest sports franchises in the world In addition, it's also worth pointing out that those two clubs are also massively
by kingosticks 5y ago
> Barca and real Madrid are two of the richest sports franchises in the world
In addition, it's also worth pointing out that those two clubs are also massively in debt:
https://www.football-espana.net/2021/01/27/real-madrid-accounts-reveal-club-in-concerning-e901m-debt https://www.football-espana.net/2021/01/27/real-madrid-accou...
https://www.football-espana.net/2021/01/25/barcelona-on-the-verge-of-bankruptcy-e1173m-in-debt-e730m-in-short-term https://www.football-espana.net/2021/01/25/barcelona-on-the-...
If (when?) this new league falls through it'll be interesting to see what happens to big clubs like these that, despite all their success and big brand, might have been relying on this extra money to see them through.
- jonwinstanley 5y agoThis is a point not talked about enough. These huge clubs possibly rushed into the forming of a super league because the pandemic has made the pain of their debt even more acute. Most of their money comes from TV but no fans paying for tickets does reduce their income significantly.