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Jul 13, 2021 7 tweets 3 min read
⚡️ The RFU have seemingly decided on reforming the RPL's format, and the reforms are quite drastic.

This thread will try to help you understand how Russian football might look for the next few years.

All information is sourced from bookmaker-ratings.ru/news/rfs-razra… All of these reforms have been done to increase the number of high quality matches, increase TV revenue, and to bring Russian football in line with UEFA's new Swiss system that comes in effect from 2024.
May 21, 2021 7 tweets 3 min read
💰 UEFA have released their latest financial benchmarking report, and there are many interesting findings with respect to Russian clubs. (THREAD)

➡️ The RPL is the sixth best league in Europe in terms of revenue generation, and grew by 16% before the pandemic hit. ➡️ 65% of the league's matchday revenue comes from singular games/one-off VIP passes. Season tickets account for the rest; no RPL club relies on gate receipts for more than 20% of its income