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Strong financially, Bundesliga seeks improvement on pitch
Germany - 18 March, 2008
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The top German football leagues had a record-setting year financially.
The federation reported that it had 16.3 million fans attend matches during the 2006-2007 seasons, leading to a record turnover of EUR 1.72 billion.
It was the sixth season in a row in which attendance climbed for the top two tiers.
All of the 18 Bundesliga clubs made after-tax profits. Twelve of the second-tier clubs also made after-tax profits. Clubs benefited from EUR 50 million after the 2006 World Cup.
Employment in the sport is up 700 more people than last season. Female attendance also increased, making up 23 percent of the fans at matches as opposed to 21 percent the previous season.
The DFL does want to shore up its image on the pitch. While the league is financially stronger than many of its continental counterparts, it has been weaker on the pitch. There could be a correlation between success and debt, as many clubs go into financial peril after spending on players.
Only Schalke 04 is remaining among German clubs in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are left among the UEFA Cup's last eight.
The federation reported that it had 16.3 million fans attend matches during the 2006-2007 seasons, leading to a record turnover of EUR 1.72 billion.
It was the sixth season in a row in which attendance climbed for the top two tiers.
All of the 18 Bundesliga clubs made after-tax profits. Twelve of the second-tier clubs also made after-tax profits. Clubs benefited from EUR 50 million after the 2006 World Cup.
Employment in the sport is up 700 more people than last season. Female attendance also increased, making up 23 percent of the fans at matches as opposed to 21 percent the previous season.
The DFL does want to shore up its image on the pitch. While the league is financially stronger than many of its continental counterparts, it has been weaker on the pitch. There could be a correlation between success and debt, as many clubs go into financial peril after spending on players.
Only Schalke 04 is remaining among German clubs in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals. Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen are left among the UEFA Cup's last eight.
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