In most American sports there’s salary caps to keep a level playing field. It’s beautiful bc Detroit Lions fans have ALWAYS had a garbage team, but now that they have a good coaching staff and some good talent, they can compete and are one of the better teams in the league. But in Europe, low level teams will generally NEVER compete with top teams. Is it uncommon in Europe due to the fact that every big league kinda wants a team from their league to compete in the UEFA Champions League? Therefore no league puts a salary cap on bc they’d be limiting themselves of the biggest trophy and prize money? So, the only way around that would have ALL top leagues to agree on a salary cap across the board, which would logistically be a nightmare right? And that’s why they wouldn’t do it? Like, in what universe does Hertha Berlin belong in the same league as Bayern last year? Sorry, I’m fascinated by the sport and I’m GENUINELY a fan now, just curious is all. Ty
It is more or less that teams only spend what money they earn or expect to earn in the next years. There are some local financial regulations in each league, like the 50+1 in the Bundesliga and other. How much money would you even need to spend as a newly promoted team to become the best team in the league? Maybe 1 or 2 billion, maybe more? You wouldn’t make that money back, and the only teams that do this are teams owned by billionaires that want to lose money or middle Eastern states. There is also close to zero reason for German football fans from a different club than Bayern to cheer for them in the UCL. The most important title for teams is ALWAYS the national championship, not the UCL.
Even if a team like Heidenheim is able to spend enough money to be on the same level as Bayern, what would bring the team expect short-term success and a lot of debt ?