Experts predict revenue slump for European football
Getty Images | Television reporters and pundits from different tv stations report pitchside ahead the Premier League match between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Pay TV subscriptions down across Europe. Premier League clubs should be able to survive - but many clubs in Italy, France and Spain will suffer.
Telcos have failed to capitalise on football as large-scale subscription driver. Tech giants unlikely to compensate.
Falling revenue at the top of European football creates risk of more club insolvencies.
Experts call for an easing of the post-insolvency process, which can protect clubs, fans and players, rather than failed owners.
30 December 2019 - 1:01 PM
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