Scandinavian clubs are heavily dependent on European success – could higher UEFA prize money alter domestic competition?
Alamy | Malmö FF
Bodø/Glimt once again showed their class, beating AS Roma 2-1 in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League Quarter Final.
European success is imperative for the revenue growth of Scandinavian football clubs, and Malmö FF’s recent financial report reveals a €28 million rise in TV income due to UEFA Champions League money.
Why it matters: Russian clubs, and perhaps Ukrainian clubs, are unlikely to feature in next year’s UEFA club competitions, potentially paving the way for Scandinavian clubs.
The perspective: European football and player sales are the main drivers of growth in Scandinavian football – how might this alter competition domestically?
8 April 2022 - 4:44 PM
Bodø/Glimt impressed once again yesterday winning 2-1 against AS Roma, in the third meeting between the two in the first edition of the Europa Conference League.
European football is a massive contributor to the financial performance of Scandinavian clubs. Denmark currently sits 18th in the coefficient rankings, just pipped by Norway at 17th following Bodø’s win over Roma the other day, and Sweden ranking 23rd.
Russia’s ranking as 10th on UEFA’s website current
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