The president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation says that clubs must “enforce their rights” in order to find a solution.
The president of the Ecuadorian Football Federation (FEF), Francisco Egas, said this Wednesday that Ecuadorian football is at a “critical point” since GolTVThe channel that owns the TV rights of the Ecuadorian championship until 2028 with the option to renew for ten more years, has not complied with the payment agreements to the clubs, which are beginning to see their numbers increasingly red. The official also indicated that from Ecuaf Fútbol they are “ready to help”, but for this the clubs will have to “respect their rights.”
“The future of our football is at serious risk if the clubs do not enforce their rights and the agreements they have agreed upon. (on the debt of GolTV to the clubs for TV rights) “, said the manager in dialogue with the capital station Network.
“We are at a critical point due to the lack of payment of TV rights. We are further concerned and dismayed that FEF does not organize LigaPro. We are ready to help, but they are the ones who must enforce their rights ”, he added.
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Regarding the current situation of the FEF, Egas revealed that the agency has lost between 8 and 9 million dollars “compared to what was budgeted” for the box office. “People still do not have the confidence to go to the stadium, and it was not only because of the ticket prices,” he added.
Clubs do not expect the creation of a new soccer channel in Ecuador, but they do expect GolTV to fulfill commitments
While in the sports field, the top executive of Ecuafocot referred to the possibility of playing three friendly matches if it was possible to qualify directly for the Qatar-2022 World Cup.
“We have four FIFA dates in the year, two of the knockout rounds and the third is the playoff date, in June, which will be in Qatar. In September there is another FIFA date. If we go to the World Cup directly, that June date would allow us to play three friendlies, “the official said. (D)
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