EPFL: 2014-15 Annual Report

The EPFL released its 2014-15 Annual Report on 27/10/2015. In accordance with the lines of work of the association of European Professional Football Leagues, the document details the actions of the body in football (competition schedules, transfers, youth sector), but also in commercial and legal fields, as well as cooperation with the European Union (protection of intellectual property, sports betting and the integrity of competitions).

"When it comes to the current economic situation of European football, the EPFL is satisfied about the new direction taken by UEFA with the approval of its new club competitions revenue distribution model and solidarity mechanism. Nevertheless, I strongly believe European Football has an urgent need to create even more competitive balance for its competitions. At the EPFL we call all stakeholders for a joint effort to further reduce the huge financial gap existing between European clubs and Leagues and which has recently registered an exponential increase season after season," stated Frederic Thiriez, president of EPFL, in the foreword to the…