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Originally Posted by thenry
Yes but loopholes to artificially pump more money into clubs are to be closed. Work within your means.
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That might be true and even if the Chevy deal is a bit dodgy I can't see how United will be on the wrong side of the FFP as it stands. As I understanding it the rules are based around making huge losses with purchases of players and then covering them with cash the clubs didn't make from conventional business. United's Chevy deal doesn't seem to have been done that way although I'm pretty sure the rules will adapt in time.
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Originally Posted by Damien
The big clubs could still start a super league. I think it will happen eventually. They'll look at America and the success of the NFL and know that soccer is an even bigger cash cow around the world than American football and a franchise system across Europe means that not only is their asset more secure but also more valuable.
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I think that's the crux of the matter. Whereas NFL is obviously huge over there and in fairness is pretty popular in other countries I get the impression the bosses are starting to realise football will always have more worldwide appeal and likely bring in more revenue. As much as I dislike and distrust him and his family, Malcolm Glazier made a shrewd move.