Brazilian giants Santos FC are fourth from bottom this season with 43 points, and the result of consecutive poor results is relegation. With the improvement of the modern football system, the big clubs have the dual advantages of economy and competition, and relegation has become an unattainable luxury.
But here in Santos, history is rewritten. In recent years, Santos's finances have been thundering, and their results have deteriorated year by year, eventually leading to relegation. The fans lost control of their emotions, smashed and vented wildly, and even caused fires. Football star Neymar is cheering for his parent team on social **
We will smile again. Why is it so difficult for a big club to be relegated?First of all, a strong team of lawyers and economics can defend the club;Second, the league doesn't kick out the best students in the class. So, clubs like Manchester City and Chelsea,
Even if they are accused of violations, it is difficult to be sentenced to demotion. In contrast, the average student like Everton is penalized for violating the rules. This season, Everton have been directly deducted 30 points for violations, and are currently in the bottom three. Despite this, under the modern football system, the entry of capital has allowed many clubs to develop rapidly, but the big clubs still have the dual advantages of competition and economy. As a result, Santos' relegation breakthrough became a rewriting of history. Relegation was devastating for the club.
To prevent this from happening, the league should more closely monitor the economic operations and financial situation of clubs, as well as strengthen penalties for non-compliance. Only in this way can the fairness of football matches be guaranteed. Finally, Santos' relegation makes one think:
Under the modern football system, is relegation no longer a distant luxury?