Spain’s tax hike threatens La Liga’s appeal
The government’s decision to raise income tax will have a very high-profile casualty: Spain’s soccer teams, which must now negotiate contracts with players under vastly different terms.
The government’s decision to raise income tax will have a very high-profile casualty: Spain’s soccer teams, which must now negotiate contracts with players under vastly different terms.
La Liga’s most controversial coach has been remarkably reserved of late, reflecting the strong form of his players. But with a tough run of games to come in the next few weeks, Mourinho’s new-found calm will be tested.
The players and coach of this small Spanish football team have been rightly lauded for their run in this season’s Liga, but a look behind the scenes shows that canny club president Francisco Catalán has also played a huge role.
Semana Santa is purportedly when the Andalusian capital comes to life, but you’d be surprised at how its religious and celebratory air continues throughout the rest of the year.
The Portuguese player representative has been extremely busy over the summer, highlighting the extraordinary influence he wields in European, and particularly Spanish, football.
Spain’s soccer players have threatened to delay the start of the league season if the authorities do not introduce stricter measures to make sure clubs in financial difficulty pay wages. Spanish football may lead the world, but on this issue, it seems to be falling behind Europe.
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