Here's a new report on the operation of the German Bundesliga - their equivalent of the English Premier League - shows the success of their club licencing system and tighter German football association controls on club structure: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/21167381 Lower ticket prices, lower transfer spending, 14 of the 18 clubs in-profit, along with other comparatively successful results. They have 'safe standing' for fans in Germany, too! [Post edited 1 Jan 1970 1:00]
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