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Barcelona not keen on TV revenue sharing
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Barcelona's president Joan Laporta told Reuters Television that he is worried that the model of La Liga clubs sharing television revenue will weaken Barca's ability to compete with other European teams. As things stand, Barca and Real Madrid get nearly EUR 120 million each annually and this is about 50 percent of the total made by the top 20 clubs of La Liga. The LFP, Spain's professional league, realizes that while collective bargaining is attractive it will have a hard time getting Barca and Real Madrid to get behind the idea.
Laporta said, "I don't want to damage the interests of Barcelona Football Club, because we have to compete with teams in other countries. In England, we are talking about EUR 2 billion for Premier League rights so we have to compete against clubs that are making more money than us. But if there is a change in the system we will face that. I'm open to look for other systems to balance what every club represents in this business. I'm open to discuss other possibilities to make money (for) all of us." In June an election is likely for the post of Barca president as Laporta is coming to the end of his second term. Laporta is supporting the candidacy of Alfons Godall as he sees him as the best person for carrying on the current Barca model. In the meanwhile, Laporta has convinced coach Pep Guardiola to continue for one more season and that agreement will go on until June 2011 although there is no formal contract in place at this point. Laporta said, "This is logical because he would like to know who the new president is but at least he is committed for one more year. We shook hands and this is the best way and nicest way to reach an agreement." |
