On the Super League - interesting that the Government/PM says it will do everything it can to stop the proposals...
Raises the question of whether it can actually do anything.
Simpler time to act might have been when these teams were all bought up.
Raises the question of whether it can actually do anything.
Simpler time to act might have been when these teams were all bought up.
Ultimately private companies acting legally - cant see competition issue in banning relegation. Indeed it is UEFA trying to impose restriction on right of players to choose teams if they want to play in internationals...
So what could Govt do?
So what could Govt do?
Some interesting replies in thread...
Govt could say it would immediately list ESL as “of national interest” to be offered free to air under ‘96 Broadcasting Act, thus greatly reduce TV revenues.
Windfall tax on clubs or transfers?
Legislation to allow fans right to buy clubs?
Govt could say it would immediately list ESL as “of national interest” to be offered free to air under ‘96 Broadcasting Act, thus greatly reduce TV revenues.
Windfall tax on clubs or transfers?
Legislation to allow fans right to buy clubs?
So the Govt could do things, but they would essentially be targeting the property rights of a legally constituted league and its members, rightly or wrongly. It would be a big departure in terms of market intervention...
Meanwhile - Man United shares have gone up 10% in NY...
Meanwhile - Man United shares have gone up 10% in NY...
Meanwhile - ninja move for UEFA might be to strip all participants of their trophies and then reconstitute the European Cup with its famous trophy as for national champions alone, as it was in the old days.
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