Financing of first division soccer clubs in Burkina Faso

Indeed, the implementation of sports policy, in particular that of soccer, involves the State and the sports movement. The State intervenes in the implementation of soccer activities through financial and technical support. In addition, financing models for club budgets are put in place by soccer stakeholders. The literature on sports economics teaches us that soccer has become over time a real industry that creates many opportunities for clubs. In developing countries, soccer lacks an adequate financing model. Therefore, determining the channels of soccer financing that can contribute to the financial empowerment of soccer clubs remains an essential requirement for the dynamics of a professional sport. Thebook is intended for students, teachers, academics, and experts concerned with the economics of sport. It will also be of interest to those involved in sport.