LaLiga football is the most competitive competition in the world.
It has a wide range of innovative and socially responsible projects that are aimed at developing the sport in Spain and abroad. These initiatives are part of a strategy to build a global organisation that is recognised as a leader in the leisure and entertainment industry.
Grassroots
Through the Grassroots department, LaLiga brings together its know-how and experience to develop youth football projects in different countries around the world. These include a network of academies and schools that are focused on the development of international talent through the LaLiga methodology, as well as specialist training programmes for industry professionals.
The Grassroots project works closely with clubs to ensure that they are providing the best possible environment for the development of young players and promoting their growth as future professionals in football. It also provides support for teams through their academies and in organising international tournaments.
Moreover, the Grassroots project is working hard to combat social issues that affect the lives of children and young people. It is also working to combat violence in and around football stadiums.
Ahead of this season, the RFEF is implementing new measures to protect fans from violence and discrimination in and around football stadiums and is collaborating with law enforcement agencies throughout Spain. In addition, LaLiga will be submitting a report to the RFEF and the Anti-violence Committee each week on chants that are heard during games that promote violence or discrimination.
In addition to this, LaLiga is developing its data strategy by collecting and processing 3.5 million data points per game. This helps to provide clubs and fans with valuable insights into their opponents, enabling them to improve their performance on a tactical level.
Transfers and player purchases
The sale of the players is one of the most important areas of expenditure for clubs in La Liga. With over 80% of the top 11 most expensive transfers of all time, and many more involving LaLiga clubs, this shows that Spanish clubs are able to invest in player sales and continue to compete with the world for the best available talent.
This has been achieved through a combination of strategies and resources that have led to a high level of competition, both in terms of financial stability and quality of the player pool. This is a significant advantage in comparison to other top European leagues, as it allows the clubs to continue to develop and nurture playing talent while reinvesting the money in their future.
Economic Control and Squad Cost Limits
The clubs in La Liga are regulated by strict economic controls, based on the amount that is allowed to be spent on sporting personnel. The rules set out by UEFA and the RFEF aim to keep spending on player purchases within a specific limit, whilst also ensuring that clubs are not over-spending on transfers or importing foreign players to boost their income.
To help maintain these strict controls, LaLiga is working to implement a system for the verification of the information provided in the sale of players. This will allow for the verification of information such as the total sum paid, the terms of the contract, agents involved and relevant taxes. The data will then be ratified at the LaLiga offices for accuracy, before being published on the official website. This will be a key step to ensure that clubs are able to make the correct decisions when purchasing or selling players, allowing them to be fully compliant with the rules of Financial Fair Play (FFP).
