French Football Clubs to Strike Over Super Tax
October 25, 2013
French football clubs are going on strike at the end of November over the government’s 75% “super tax.”
The French government are hoping to introduce the 75% income tax rate that will apply to those who earn over €1m a year.
After a meeting of the Union of Professional Football Clubs (UCPF) has now revealed that Ligue 1 and 2 football clubs in the country will go on strike on November 29 through to December 2.
UCPF president Jean-Pierre Louvel said: “[This is for] the fans, amateur players, associations, volunteers, educators, coaches and employees – all those who will bear the brunt of this unfair tax.
“It is the social role of football that will be affected by the consequences of this measure. This is an opportunity for the silent majority of French football to express its opposition.”
The tax is seen as a way to lift the French economy, but many within the football system in the country say it will damage the quality of football in France.
The French Football League (LFP) has backed the decision of teams to go on strike.
Club representatives will meet French President Francois Hollande next week to discuss the situation and find a possible solution to the strike.