How the Big 4 Leagues Are Fighting Back
Ali El Jishi
Sporting Director | Football Business Strategist | Founder | 30K+ Network in Global Football | Football Recruiter | Multi-club ownership
1. Big Money and Business Growth
The Premier League is still the richest football league because of its huge TV deals. But other leagues are also working hard to make more money. Serie A is setting up events in North America and Asia to attract new fans. LaLiga and Bundesliga are making better deals with sponsors and selling more merchandise worldwide. Just like a small local business trying to compete with big brands, these leagues are finding new ways to grow and stay ahead.
2. New Rules to Keep Things Fair
With Saudi clubs offering huge salaries to players, the Big 4 leagues are making new rules to keep things fair. The Premier League has stricter financial rules now, and LaLiga has salary limits for teams. Bundesliga has a rule that fans must own 50% of their club, which keeps teams financially stable. It’s like a family budgeting wisely so they don’t go broke—these leagues are making sure clubs don’t spend too much and get into trouble.
3. Keeping Young Talent
Leagues like MLS and Saudi Arabia’s Pro League are attracting top stars, so the Big 4 must focus on young talent. Bundesliga is famous for training young players like Jude Bellingham, who went from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid. LaLiga clubs focus on teaching technical football from a young age, just like a school that prepares students for top universities. If the Big 4 can develop the best young players, they will always be at the top.
4. Making Football Fun for Fans
People are not just watching football on TV anymore—they follow games on social media, apps, and streaming platforms. Bundesliga is using artificial intelligence to give fans cool stats and insights during matches. The Premier League and LaLiga are working with streaming platforms so more people can watch games online. It’s similar to how Netflix changed how people watch movies—football leagues are adapting to modern fans.
5. Staying the Best League
Saudi Arabia is signing big players with huge salaries, and MLS has brought in stars like Messi to make football more popular in the U.S. But the Big 4 leagues have history, top competition, and the best training systems. Players still dream of winning the Champions League or playing in stadiums like Old Trafford or the Camp Nou.
The Fight is On
Football is more competitive than ever, not just on the field but off it too. The Big 4 leagues are fighting to stay the best by making smart business moves, creating fair rules, training young stars, and improving the fan experience. The battle isn’t easy, but their rich history and top-level competition make them the best place for players and fans worldwide.