The French government, led by President Francois Hollande, has announced its decision to maintain the 75% taxation on very high incomes, including football clubs. This decision comes after a meeting between the government representatives and leaders of French football at the Elysée.
The taxation measure, aimed at companies paying annual remuneration at such high levels, will be applied for two years. According to a press release from the Elysée, the need to address public accounts justifies this effort required from the companies affected by the tax.
In response to the decision, French football leaders expressed disappointment, stating that while they were listened to, they did not feel heard. Despite the ongoing dialogue, the heads of French football associations and clubs announced the continuation of their planned strike at the end of November to protest against the taxation measure.
The strike will affect the last weekend of November, impacting the 15th day of Ligue 1 and the 16th day of Ligue 2, resulting in empty stadiums. The football leaders insist on the need for adaptations to put football in a sustainable economic position and maintain their stance against the tax.
