Financially Drained, Facing a Demanding and Undisciplined Public
The responsibility of managing a football club is becoming increasingly burdensome, as the financial struggles continue to mount and the public's expectations remain high.
The Situation
- Some club presidents are throwing in the towel, while others are making promises they cannot keep.
- The debts are piling up, and the situation shows no signs of improving.
- The responsibility of managing a football club is becoming overwhelming, and the horizon is not getting any clearer.
Lack of Solutions
- It seems that the weight of this responsibility has been underestimated, as events are unfolding rapidly and solutions are not being found.
- Those who are not directly involved in the management of the clubs are offering empty words that only exacerbate the problem, reignite internal conflicts, and do not help to regain control of the situation.
- Fortunately, the debates and initiatives to prepare the national team for the upcoming African phase are independent of the current turmoil in the football community.
A Glimmer of Hope
- The fact that the majority of the national team's players come from local teams that are still holding on, as well as from abroad, where our young expatriates are shielded from these problems, is a blessing.
- However, many of our clubs are struggling to stay afloat, and the financial difficulties are taking a toll.
The Public's Role
- The public, which is often poorly managed, forgets that its contribution is often negligible and that its actions do not help the elected or appointed committees, which rarely have the means to make a significant impact.
- The public's demands for reinforcements and results are only adding to the financial burden and the threats of suspension from FIFA.
The Need for Change
- Our football deserves better, and it is time for a change.
- Professional football should be managed with its own resources and ideas, rather than relying on empty promises and good intentions.
- The state of the infrastructure, the arbitration, and the condition of the fields, which are often the cause of many injuries, are all sources of concern.
A Call to Action
- We are not trying to criticize the sport, but rather to express our attachment to it and our desire to protect it from itself.
- The fact that nobody wants to take on the responsibility of managing a club or federation is a clear indication that something needs to change.
- The question is, will this break be an opportunity for change, or will it be just another missed chance to address the problems that have been plaguing our football for too long?
