Co - operative project

Jim Focke, Arne Hoste, Jens Binnemans & Sam Bossant

Sports model of USA Differences with the European sportsmodel

Open vs. closed competitions Relocations to other towns Revenue sharing Draft Player unions Salary Cap Setting of the rules

Sports model of USA

Possible changes in the European sports model Salary cap:

Limits the costs of top teams less debts Decreases the exuberant wages of top players less

criticism of outsiders No player unions little protest from players

Setting of the rules Most members of the federation are/were members of a

league team independent commissioner no conflict of interest within the federation quicker decisions and changes

NBA: general 1 july 2011: Lockout NBA owners players CBA

Chronology: September 23 : training camp canceled+ the first week of

preseason games October 4 : The NBA canceled the remainder of the preseason. October 10 : The first two weeks of the regular-season canceled. October 28 : All games through November 30 canceled. November 14 : The NBPA dissolves labor union into a trade

association. November 15 : The NBA canceled all games through December 15.

Players filed antitrust lawsuits against the NBA in California and Minnesota federal courts.

NBA: the 2 sides NBA Owners:

David Stern, Commissioner Players

NBPA Derek Fisher, president Billy Hunter, executive director

NBA: CBA Revenue Sharing

Broadcast rights, sponsorships, merchandise sales, etc.

57 % players, 43% NBA owners 22/30 teams 50/50

Salary Cap Soft Salary Cap(58 mln. $) => Hard Salary Cap (45 mln. $) Flex Cap (62 mln. $) Same system but exceptions

NBA: consequences No salary No trade, sign or contact players No training No BASKETBALL

Going overseas Europe & China Deron Williams, Tony Parker, etc.

Local economy 600 NBA jobs

NBA: update Antitrust Lawsuit

Discreet talks New proposal:

Start of the season: Christmas 66 games

26/11: tentative agreement!

Actions Financial Fair play will be done

European football in crisis: Strike and fall has been done

License could be done

Financial Fair Play principal objectives being:• to introduce more discipline and rationality in club football finances;• to decrease pressure on salaries and transfer fees and limit inflationary effect;• to encourage clubs to compete with(in) their revenues;• to encourage long-term investments in the youth sector and infrastructure;• to protect the long-term viability of European club football;• to ensure clubs settle their liabilities on a timely basis

Financial Fair Play Introduction: 2013 level the playing field and make it economical

responsible Trend Man City Sensible and achievable measures obligation for clubs ( balance books or

break-even)

European football in crisis: Strike and fallPrimera Division

Strike Guarantees Matchday 1 delayeed AFE vs LFP Barcelona and Madrid vs other teams Debt Barcelona: 442m euros Debt Real Madrid: 344m euros

European football in crisis: Strike and fallSerie A

Matchday 1 delayed Lega vs AIC Since the end of 2009-10 2 clauses:

Unwanted players Government solidarity tax

European football in crisis: Strike and fallManchester City

Loss 2010-2011: 230m euros Wages 2010-2011

203m euros 25m euros more than the club’s turnover

“Man. City interested in Robin Van Persie” (27/11/2011)

“Kompany get double salary” (HLN 07/2011)

“Manchester City need to discharge 20 players”

License Meet the needs of UEFA Banned from first division Healthy club Transferstop