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
American sports leagues were created for profit, first and foremost.
European sports leagues were created for competition first, and then the profit question came afterwards.
owning an NFL franchise for example is probably magnitudes more profitable and less complex to navigate than owning a European football club.
That’s kind of a ridiculous thing to say. Majority of our teams started as working teams. You know they’re called the “Green Bay Packers” for a reason? They were legit a warehouse of 11 guys who were “packers” and started a football team. That’s the case for most teams. But saying America is for “profit first” while most Euro leagues have teams BUYING championships quite literally is crazy. Also, you guys legit have sponsors ALL over your jerseys. How is that not about money?