The Premier League is financially "destroying" Europe: Even relegated clubs earn more than champions of other leagues

The Premier League is financially "destroying" Europe: Even relegated clubs earn more than champions of other leagues

The financial gap between the Premier League and the rest of Europe is becoming increasingly absurd, with the latest figures shocking the football world. According to financial reports, Burnley is expected to benefit from around 160 million euros from television rights and "parachute" payments after being relegated from the Premier League, while Barcelona will collect around 155 million euros from winning La Liga and distributing television righ…

Relegated Burnley outearn Spanish giants Barcelona - SOCCER MAG

The financial gap between the Premier League and the rest of Europe is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore. One remarkable statistic has once again highlighted the sheer economic power of English football. Burnley are reportedly set to earn more money from finishing 19th and being relegated from the Premier League than Barcelona will receive for winning La Liga this season. Burnley are expected to pocket around €160 million through a combi…