The coronavirus pandemic has impacted all areas of football, whether it is the League of Ireland or Europe’s elite. Everything has been affected, gate receipts, training, season schedules, big tournaments and finances.
According to data gathered by LearnBonds, suspension of matches due to coronavirus pandemic is expected to produce a costly financial hit to European football leagues, with combined losses reaching up to €4.1bn.
Statistics also show that in the situation where no further matches are to be played this season and no contracts extended past the end of June, ten of Europe’s elite could to lose over €3bn from their player’s transfer value. Click and scroll through to see which teams are affected the most.
1. Manchester City - €412m
David Silva's contract is set to expire with the Citizens found to be hardest hit by a reduction in transfer value. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
2. Barcelona €366m
The Catalan giants could potentially see nearly €400m wiped off in transfer value. Photo: Alex Caparros
3. Liverpool - €353m
Adam Lallana and Nathaniel Clyne are out of contract which adds to the significant decrease in overall transfer value. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
4. Real Madrid - €350
The Spanish giants are expected to be hit heavily. Photo: Denis Doyle