Financial Sustainiblility in Indian Football
Somnath_Sengupta
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I-League Rs. 50 lakhs
IFA Shield Rs. 10 lakhs
Rovers Cup Rs. 10 lakhs
Durand Cup Rs. 20 lakhs
Federation Cup Rs. 15 lakhs
U-19 I-League Rs. 0 (Rs. 2.5 lakhs appearance money)
Odafa Okalie Rs. 2.5 crores
As the table shows, Indian clubs can make at most Rs. 1 crore if they win every big tournament, which is impossible. Money offered by AIFF for other expenses is also pitifully low. During Federation Cup, India’s most important Cup competition, players were allowed a daily allowance of Rs. 200 and food allowance of Rs. 100! Dearth of prize money makes clubs over dependent on sponsors. Once a sponsor decides to move out, the club gets into financial trouble. And nobody can blame the sponsors for moving out. The main goal of sponsors should be financial profit and promotion of themselves. However, since clubs make negligible profits the sponsors don’t make any profit and register losses. UB group can get good mileage by sponsoring Mohun Bagan and East Bengal because of both clubs’ mass appeal but what about a club like United SC or Mumbai FC? These clubs are still struggling to build a fan base and backing them doesn’t guarantee publicity for a sponsor.
I-League Rs. 50 lakhs
IFA Shield Rs. 10 lakhs
Rovers Cup Rs. 10 lakhs
Durand Cup Rs. 20 lakhs
Federation Cup Rs. 15 lakhs
U-19 I-League Rs. 0 (Rs. 2.5 lakhs appearance money)
Odafa Okalie Rs. 2.5 crores
As the table shows, Indian clubs can make at most Rs. 1 crore if they win every big tournament, which is impossible. Money offered by AIFF for other expenses is also pitifully low. During Federation Cup, India’s most important Cup competition, players were allowed a daily allowance of Rs. 200 and food allowance of Rs. 100! Dearth of prize money makes clubs over dependent on sponsors. Once a sponsor decides to move out, the club gets into financial trouble. And nobody can blame the sponsors for moving out. The main goal of sponsors should be financial profit and promotion of themselves. However, since clubs make negligible profits the sponsors don’t make any profit and register losses. UB group can get good mileage by sponsoring Mohun Bagan and East Bengal because of both clubs’ mass appeal but what about a club like United SC or Mumbai FC? These clubs are still struggling to build a fan base and backing them doesn’t guarantee publicity for a sponsor.
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somnath... I-League Rs. 50 lakhs .. Is it the prize money for I league champion..?
Till now, I am thinking it is 1 crore.. <!-- s:angry-screaming: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/angry/screaming.gif" alt=":angry-screaming:" title="Screaming" /><!-- s:angry-screaming: -->
ISL clubs have 20 crore plus loses every year and will take a long time to break even untill they are smart with spending
Nice fishing...
It is good to know I'm the last one to comment in this thread 😎
For example, clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool & Spurs makes profits each year. But they invest in new players, stadium expansion & so on. I guess Arsenal still clearing loan for their stadium.
It is good to see old threads being revived and useful discussions taking place there!
Prize money and travel subsidy in AFC Competitions is a very good source, but clubs are struggling there, either because some teams are not good enough or the teams don't take it seriously.
The prize money for Zonal Champions (winning the group in our case) this year is USD 100,000. The overall Runner-up will get $750k & winner $1.5mil. In addition, you get $40k for every away match.
TV money is biggest source of income for Football clubs around and you don't have that in India. Sponsorship etc is minimal and clubs don't really make money through selling tickets.
ISL would never really be successful in financial aspects other football clubs around world are.