LaLiga does not need to go on strike

The meeting of Commission of the New Sports Law of the Congress of Deputies held this Tuesday was very positive for Professional League. Specifically for 39 of the 42 clubs that within a week express their concern about the latest changes that have been changed by the PP and PSOE. Because employers have seen how two of their three claims have been upheld and will be included in the new law.

The first affects the exploitation of the League’s commercial rights. The future Act recognizes the power of employers to keep them in the hands of professional clubs. This gives you enormous legal certainty for the future, starting with the current agreement signed with the investment fund. CVC. In addition, and as is currently happening Law of Centralized Sale of Rights implemented since 2015the clubs’ television rights will continue to be exploited collectively and according to the same criteria implemented in this Royal Decree.

Also The league He saw how he finally achieved another of his goals and means that in future sports law, the Leagues will continue to have influence on the regulatory changes made by the federations “the changes of the federation affecting professional competitions will require a report by the Professional League correspondent”.

optimism and caution

The only point where the text is not changed is about the hypothetical future super league. That is, in case the new competition saw the light; clubs participating in this competition may also have a license to participate in the Spanish League.

yes ok The league has not yet made any statement, it was received very positively and it means that the Extraordinary meeting this Thursday is not as tense as first expected and even with the threat of a strike. This new scenario puts this possibility to rest, although the clubs will express their position in this Assembly.