75% TAX CASE: THE FFF HAS A MEETING WITH FRANÇOIS HOLLANDE

Despite the threat of a strike by French professional football clubs in protest against the 75% tax on incomes above 1 million euros per year, the country’s political authorities remain firm in implementing the tax. The new version of this tax has been adopted at the first reading as part of the 2014 finance bill and is expected to be implemented soon. The president of the French football federation recognizes the impact of this tax on club budgets but opposes the idea of a strike. The FFF plans to meet with President François Hollande to discuss the economic situation of the sector and prioritize areas of work for the future of French football. The meeting aims to address concerns raised by the clubs and prevent any disruption to the French championships.