Football clubs have several sources of revenue, with the four principal ones being broadcast, sponsorship, commercial and gate receipts. This is the third-largest revenue stream, accounting for 15% of the €21 billion aggregate revenues earned by European football clubs in the 2017-18 season. The ensuing lockdown is likely to exacerbate the massive inequalities that exist among various European clubs and leagues. It will serve to widen the wedge between the haves and have-nots in European football. That period is now also available for European club football to catch up.

Source: Mint April 14, 2020 17:48 UTC