The European Club Association (ECA) has forecast that football clubs on the continent can expect to lose up to €4bn ($4.5bn) in revenue over the next year due to Covid-19.
ECA predicts €4bn Covid-related revenue hit for European clubs
Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the ball during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Juventus (Photo by MIGUEL MEDINA/AFP via Getty Images)
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