Real Madrid's Ownership
Real Madrid is one of the few clubs in the world that are owned by a corporation rather than a person. Real Madrid is owned by a group of "socios" who are essentially the club's fans and members. Despite the fact that Florentino Perez is the club's current President, he is not the club's owner.
There are currently around 90,000 "socios" who collectively own the club. They pay a fee (similar to a season ticket) each year to see the team and enjoy the club's sporting facilities.
The club can only spend what they generate from their various revenue sources, and the President cannot insert his own personal money into the club's budget. These revenue sources mostly include ticket sales, merchandising sales, and broadcasting rights, which account for the majority of the club's revenue.
I think this is a great way of ownership. I feel football should be owned by the fans instead of oil sheiks like at clubs like Manchester City or PSG. I have the image of the ordinary men working his ass off to be able to watch a game of his favourite team at the end of the week and I think that is a beautiful image.
ReplyDeleteI also believe that is one of the best ways of ownership. I am a really big FC Barcelona fan, but one of my idols in the world of football is Florentino Perez I really admire him and I think he does business really well I consider him one of the best of the best.
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ReplyDeleteI found this article to be very interesting! But same as with FFP regulations, they must have their way of going around rules, since their spending in the last several years has been way higher than what they are generating in revenue. I believe FIFA msut find a way to punish clubs operating like this.
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So far, leading clubs like Real Madrid, Barca, Bayern, etc. have been the masters of Europe, but now new competitors like City, PSG, RB Leipzig, etc. are starting to appear. Do you think that the change of ownership model is something that will have to happen for teams like Madrid to be able to continue competing?
ReplyDeleteI also think that this is a very good tactic of ownership. On this way people can feel as part of a club even more. Moreover, the President has to work even harder and in the usefulness of the team so that 90 000 "socios" choose him. In my opinion this is much better ownership structure, then for example ownership structure of Manchester city who was bought by rich Arabian sheik who can lead the club how he wants.
ReplyDeleteAlthough I am a great fan of Barcelona, I must state that this ownership style is one of the greatest. I believe this way fans feel closer to the club and at the same time heard. The fact they can vote every 4 years the next president turns it into a club engaged with its fans' opinions and preferences. If I were to chose on ownership style this would be the one.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great system to involve the fans and they did a really good job in doing this, however personally I don't like Florentino Perez at all. It's a shame for the club to be influenced that much by someone who introduced the Super League. -Arno P.
ReplyDeleteLike we can see the enviroment that creates Real Madrid arround the stadium and all the museum it's amazing!
ReplyDeleteI'm a Barça supporter but the experience that Real Madrid offer is amazing in my opinion.
If i have to manage a team i would rather be like Real Madrid's ownership style for sure!
Indeed, it is true that Real Madrid is one of the few teams that is not commanded by one person.
ReplyDeleteBut from what I have read elsewhere, it appears that the current president has a direct financial influence with the club and board of directors.
Oriol Carreras
Really a very interesting article. I have learned new things I didn't know and I have been able to confirm some things I already suspected.
ReplyDeleteGreat article and congratulations!
Francesc Guàrdia
One of the presidents who has done the best job in a club.
ReplyDeleteHow good it is to know that a club like Real Madrid belongs to so many members who participate directly in the club's decisions, but the great (and often controversial) management of Florentino Perez is undeniable. Hated by many, but accepted by the majority of madridismo.