Analysis and criticisms of the sources of financing of Chilean professional football clubs

Abstract

The object of the present article is to analyze from a legal point of view the different forms of private financing on which Chilean professional football clubs depend. We identify that the character of the clubs as Professional Sports Organizations is important for attracting resources, and also the contribution of the sale of broadcasting rights to their total income. The distribution of this latter income generates inequalities affecting the sport that could limit the performance of some teams, and consequently their access to other sources of financing.