Back to overview

“I worry about a move to fix what isn’t broken in European football”

dan jones

Getty Images | Dan Jones, partner at the Sports Business Group at Deloitte, does not like the idea of what he calls “a fixed pot” of teams automatically being qualified to the Champions League.

Both football and business will suffer if the supposedly big structural changes in the Champions League are carried out as rumoured in the media.

Dan Jones doesn’t believe the giants in European football will be successful if they create their own super league. He thinks the voices in favour are missing one crucial factor in the whole DNA of these successful clubs.

Also, one of the true value drivers behind the big broadcasting deals is at risk if the super-rich clubs decide to break out of the national leagues.

23 August 2019 - 10:32 AM

Do you want to read this article?

Get smarter in minutes. Straight to your inbox
21-day free trial

No credit card required. No strings attached. Your access ends automatically, so there’s nothing to cancel.

Activate instantly with the link we’ll send you.