the question is why the difference isn’t bigger in favor of the Bundesliga, considering Germany is way bigger (+35 millions) and way richer (three times the GDP).
popularity kicks in with the foreign deals, which puts the spanish league way ahead of the Bundesliga.
I’m guessing language has a lot to do with it. All of the latin american market is pulled towards the Spanish league. Just as all of the English speaking world, which goes beyond English speaking countries, is pulled to the Premier League.
All I can add to that is that the live broadcast services available in Germany are absolute scams on the financial side. Maybe less privatization would benefit the league’s income.
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German deal is for 2 leagues
It’s also only 18 teams and fewer matches for a league that is supposed to be less popular. I see what you are saying though.
the question is why the difference isn’t bigger in favor of the Bundesliga, considering Germany is way bigger (+35 millions) and way richer (three times the GDP).
popularity kicks in with the foreign deals, which puts the spanish league way ahead of the Bundesliga.
I’m guessing language has a lot to do with it. All of the latin american market is pulled towards the Spanish league. Just as all of the English speaking world, which goes beyond English speaking countries, is pulled to the Premier League.
All I can add to that is that the live broadcast services available in Germany are absolute scams on the financial side. Maybe less privatization would benefit the league’s income.