Bundesliga: Stöger speaks for “ghost games”

“We want to finish the league on a sporting level, under framework conditions that politics dictate,” said Stöger. Otherwise there would be adversity in the medium term. “If games are not possible, then we cannot change it. But with clubs without an audience, we clubs must ensure that structures of this kind will still exist in the future. That is our obligation. Because if the situation does not change in the next few months, professional operation will no longer exist. Ghost games would be a step towards normalcy, ”said the ex-professional, who turned 54 on Saturday.

Due to the rapidly changing situation, it is currently particularly difficult to plan long-term. “What we are discussing today can look very different tomorrow. So much for predictability ”. His club reacted well with regard to the current economic situation, but important budget items are difficult to calculate.

“Liquidity is the top priority”

“The top priority is to ensure liquidity. We reacted and acted early. The solidarity in the association was there. We have to try to reduce the losses because we have no income in parallel. Everyone moves in this area. The effects cannot be calculated, you cannot estimate what will happen to the individual sponsors. Many are showing solidarity at the moment, but can they still be in the future? “

It is certain that football will change significantly. “A lot will be different in the near future. Then, when normality returns, anything can happen. So far, the biggest cut in football in terms of salaries has been the Bosman judgment – and not a crisis, ”said Stöger, who doubts that it will go well for everyone. “I’m not sure if there is a chance for many afterwards. I’m not sure that the wad is healthy for everyone. “

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