Money, Money, Money!

The Netherlands is in a recession since this week. The Euro countries are losing their triple A status one by one. However, the last few days there were sport events where a lot of money was involved. In addition we think this is strange because how can whole Europe be almost in a recession when there is so much money involved in sports events in Europe?

For example, a large amount of money is to be found at Anzhi Makhachkala. The football club is managed by some very rich Russians and Guus Hiddink is the new head trainer and vice- chairman of the club. For example, they pay striker Samuel Eto’o 365.000 Euro per week, this makes him the best paid player in the world.


However, this week there were some sport events at which athletes could earn a large amount of money.  In the table below the sport events of the last days are summarized:

 * We are aware that the Champions- and Europe League are no sport events but competitions. However, the amount of money which is involved in these competitions is extremely high therefore we have chosen to add these two leagues.

By looking at this table we can conclude that there is a great difference in sport disciplines. It is very clear that athletes in some disciplines are very well paid but on the other side there are disciplines in which athletes earn small amounts of money. We understand that the popularity of the sport and sponsorships are responsible for the height of the money athletes earn but these athletes are training for the same goal (be the best of the world) with the same labor.

But why are there such big differences in sport popularity and sponsorships? We don’t know and are excited about your opinion. Please let us know in the comment field down below!