Football, to those not in the know, is big, real big, money. With clubs in Europe being run along the lines of a big corporation it has become profoundly important for clubs to earn a berth in the money spinning Champions League tournament. Inability to do so, means millions in lost income.
The UEFA Champions League has taken casualties even before the tournament begins. For some clubs, just attempting to reach the group phase turned into trauma and a loss of income that will cost jobs and ruin budgets for the whole season to come.
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