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Angela Merkel

It certainly is dangerous that there are only a few clubs left in Europe that can afford to pay millions. At the end of the day however, the spectators decide the rates of pay - by watching the games and consuming the goods and services advertised on spor

Angela Merkel

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Angela Merkel is pointing out that only a small number of European sports clubs have the financial power to pay very high salaries. She emphasizes that ultimately, it is the fans' interest and spending on tickets and advertisements that determine how much players and clubs can earn.

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