Primăriile pompează milioane de euro în fotbal. Cluburile care au primit cei mai mulți bani publici și cazul echipei ajunse la insolvență

Local authorities in Romania have become significant financiers of professional football, with some clubs receiving over 10 million euros in public funds. An analysis reveals that more than half of the teams in the top two leagues benefit from public financing, leading to substantial disparities among clubs. While legislation allows local governments to fund sports deemed of public interest, it lacks clear separation between amateur and professional sports, enabling public funds to support clubs operating like private businesses. The analysis highlights the financial dependence of clubs on local budgets, which can create imbalances and risks associated with political decisions affecting funding.