Majority of Bundesliga Fans Back Salary Cap Following Rummenigge's Warnings
A new survey reveals overwhelming fan support for a salary cap in football, as Karl-Heinz Rummenigge highlights financial risks in the sport.
- A survey conducted by SLC Management found that 90.9% of 6,512 Bundesliga fans view a salary cap as necessary or desirable.
- 88.9% of respondents support efforts by Karl-Heinz Rummenigge and the German Football League to advocate for salary caps.
- Rummenigge warns that unchecked spending and high personnel costs, with some clubs allocating over 70% of revenue to salaries, pose risks to football's sustainability.
- The majority of fans (62.3%) do not believe a salary cap would harm the Bundesliga's ability to attract top players.
- Rummenigge calls for collaboration among FIFA, player unions, agents, leagues, and associations to address financial challenges in football.