The French authorities are considering applying the 75% tax on high incomes, a measure proposed by President Hollande, to the sporting world, with football being directly affected. In response to this, the president of Rugby Club Toulon, Mourad Boudjella, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the proposed tax, considering it unfair.
Boudjella argues, “It’s not enough to see the cost of things. We also have to see what they bring in.” He goes on to emphasize the economic benefits of football, stating, “The balance is largely favorable. Football brings in a lot of money.” Boudjella then raises a cautionary note, suggesting that taxing and alarming those who contribute significantly to the country’s economy may lead them to seek opportunities elsewhere.
Highlighting the positive impact of high earners on the economy, Boudjella concludes his analysis with the statement, “Those who earn a lot also gain a lot for the country’s economy.”
Ligue 1 football clubs have unanimously rejected this proposed tax, and there are discussions of a potential strike from November 29 to December 2 if the decision is maintained. The President of France, François Hollande, is set to meet with representatives from the union of professional clubs (UCPF), the president of the Football Federation (FFF), Noël Le Garet, Frédéric Thiriez of the LFP, and the presidents of Olympique de Marseille, Lyon, Bordeaux, and Lille on Thursday at the Élysée.
