UEFA: impact of amateur football in 25 European countries estimated at €39.4bn per year

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€ 39.4bn/year in social, economic and health benefits from amateur football in 25 European countries - ©  UEFA

8.6 million licensed amateur players in 25 of the 55 countries covered by UEFA (including Germany, England and Italy from the European Top 5, see list below) generate €39.4bn a year "in direct and in-kind savings" for the economy, health and society, according to the European Confederation on 03/12/2020.

According to UEFA, this €39.4bn is broken...

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€ 39.4bn/year in social, economic and health benefits from amateur football in 25 European countries - ©  UEFA

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