[ITA] Serie A 2014/2015 (23 Viewers)
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It's not mine. Mino Raiola mentioned it. But he's right. The rivalries and deep hatred in Serie A would never ever let it happen. But if you were rebuilding the league, would you really put two teams in Genoa? It's flat out stupid.
As I said, it won't happen. The chances are literally zero, but the league would be much better off if didn't have multiple teams in markets that couldn't support them. You'd have less empty stadiums, and each team would have a larger addressable market. Sure I'm putting on my professional finance hat, but It's very clear that the league's structure makes no sense.
But frankly, I spend my entire day analyzing companies (particularly in the media space), and sometimes its clear as day that consolidation is required.
SIDENOTE:
I'm going to a Technology, Media, and Telecom conference in Florida next month for work. (Money management for corporate bonds)
Well, one of the presenting companies is Manchester United. I'm so tempted to ask during the Q&A..."What's the NPV of the decision to let Paul Pogba go?"
As I said, it won't happen. The chances are literally zero, but the league would be much better off if didn't have multiple teams in markets that couldn't support them. You'd have less empty stadiums, and each team would have a larger addressable market. Sure I'm putting on my professional finance hat, but It's very clear that the league's structure makes no sense.
But frankly, I spend my entire day analyzing companies (particularly in the media space), and sometimes its clear as day that consolidation is required.
SIDENOTE:
I'm going to a Technology, Media, and Telecom conference in Florida next month for work. (Money management for corporate bonds)
Well, one of the presenting companies is Manchester United. I'm so tempted to ask during the Q&A..."What's the NPV of the decision to let Paul Pogba go?"
I realize that. That's why it would never happen. It doesn't mean that it isn't in theory the best option economically for a team. I'm just saying it makes sense from a business perspective. The logistics are flat out impossible though.
I mean I understand London having 2 mega clubs, 2 mid table clubs and a few smaller ones because they have a population of 8x Milan's but for a population of 1.3 million. 2 teams is dumb. For Genoa it's even dumber.
I mean I understand London having 2 mega clubs, 2 mid table clubs and a few smaller ones because they have a population of 8x Milan's but for a population of 1.3 million. 2 teams is dumb. For Genoa it's even dumber.
Short-term yes, long-term no. Napoli and Roma are small clubs with a loser mentality. They have neither ever won anything nor will they ever be any relevant. "Strong year" Roma/Napoli can get into CL 1/8 but Milan has the structure of a big club. They need to make a number or right decisions come back to world football. And keep sticking around, growing slowly.
I hate these fuckers but our league is a mess.I so much prefer the years 2000-2006 over what we have now. Yes, we didn't always win the Serie but everybody in the world took us seriously. Being the Powerhouse of Europe felt so much better than dominating a shitty league and drooling over players from Bundesliga 17th. We have become the new France incase you haven't noticed.
I hate these fuckers but our league is a mess.I so much prefer the years 2000-2006 over what we have now. Yes, we didn't always win the Serie but everybody in the world took us seriously. Being the Powerhouse of Europe felt so much better than dominating a shitty league and drooling over players from Bundesliga 17th. We have become the new France incase you haven't noticed.
I agree with your point. But I think Rome and Milan are big enough to support two teams. Sure the city of Milan has a population of 1.3 million but if you account for the urban area it rises to 5.6 million. What I find ridiculous are some of the smaller teams, Sassuolo with 41.000 residents and the Chievo area of Verona with a meagre total of 4.500 inhabitants. Italy's population is 60 million in comparison.
While at your conference you should ask them how they managed to pull of that Chrysler sponsorship deal. As far as I understand that deal it is way above its market value and Chrysler got the short end of that stick.
While at your conference you should ask them how they managed to pull of that Chrysler sponsorship deal. As far as I understand that deal it is way above its market value and Chrysler got the short end of that stick.
Part of the problem is that I get the sense tickets are overpriced. Roma is a strange one because you'd think with that metro area, every game would be full.
And yeah, as for United: more questions...
Why did you waste money on falcao. Thats literally money down the toilet on a bench player.
But at least the Chrysler deal seems very legitimate when comparing PSGs deal with the Qatari Tourism Authority lol.
And yeah, as for United: more questions...
Why did you waste money on falcao. Thats literally money down the toilet on a bench player.
But at least the Chrysler deal seems very legitimate when comparing PSGs deal with the Qatari Tourism Authority lol.
Meh, it's not like Italy is unique in that even the smallest towns have football clubs. And can you imagine the backlash if Inter/Milan, Roma/Lazio, or Juve/Torino were merged? Even "smaller" clubs like Chievo/Verona or Genoa/Sampdoria have decades of rivalry.
If you want to talk about merging, maybe some of the lower tier and semi-professional teams, but that's all that's realistic I think.
If you want to talk about merging, maybe some of the lower tier and semi-professional teams, but that's all that's realistic I think.
Personally to me what will happen to Milan is quiet obvious:
Milk the club as much as possible from its revenues by berlusconi and his family (try to qualify to the CL if possible, which isn't a far fetch goal giving the state of the league right now) and eventually after some years, try to sell the club to the highest bidder.
He doesn't give two focks about the fans whatsoever.
Milk the club as much as possible from its revenues by berlusconi and his family (try to qualify to the CL if possible, which isn't a far fetch goal giving the state of the league right now) and eventually after some years, try to sell the club to the highest bidder.
He doesn't give two focks about the fans whatsoever.
Philippe Mexes made a public apology after shocking scenes in which he attacked Stefano Mauri during Lazio-Milan.
The defender saw red for retaliating to a foul from Mauri, but after the dismissal went back for more and put his opponent in a chokehold while teammates tried to drag him away.
“I am here to take responsibility, which is only right when you make a mistake,” said Mexes on Sky Sport Italia.

“First of all I apologise to the club, to my teammates and the fans because this is behaviour that has happened more than once in my career."
The former Roma centre-back has received 16 red cards in all competition.
“I cannot accept the reaction I had. I didn’t do much on the field, but after the red I reacted in completely the wrong way.
“I have four kids, so I know this is not the right example to set as a father or as a player. I am aware of that sense of responsibility and I apologise.
“I have no excuses, as it’s a football match and you cannot behave like that. I take responsibility and promise it won’t happen again. It was my fault, that’s all.”
Milan will play Lazio again on Tuesday in the Coppa Italia quarter-final at San Siro, so the squad will be locked down in a training retreat.
The defender saw red for retaliating to a foul from Mauri, but after the dismissal went back for more and put his opponent in a chokehold while teammates tried to drag him away.
“I am here to take responsibility, which is only right when you make a mistake,” said Mexes on Sky Sport Italia.

“First of all I apologise to the club, to my teammates and the fans because this is behaviour that has happened more than once in my career."
The former Roma centre-back has received 16 red cards in all competition.
“I cannot accept the reaction I had. I didn’t do much on the field, but after the red I reacted in completely the wrong way.
“I have four kids, so I know this is not the right example to set as a father or as a player. I am aware of that sense of responsibility and I apologise.
“I have no excuses, as it’s a football match and you cannot behave like that. I take responsibility and promise it won’t happen again. It was my fault, that’s all.”
Milan will play Lazio again on Tuesday in the Coppa Italia quarter-final at San Siro, so the squad will be locked down in a training retreat.
