Football and economy: impact of the fans in the Pro league - serie a of Ecuador
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https://doi.org/10.47197/retos.v74.111001Keywords:
economic impact, Economy, footballAbstract
Introduction: Football in Ecuador, particularly the LigaPro Serie A, is a phenomenon that combines sporting passion with significant economic and social impacts. The fans play a crucial role in the dynamics of this sport, influencing both the local economy and the cultural identity of the country. This article analyzed how the fans in the LigaPro Serie A positively affect the Ecuadorian economy and its impact on society.
Objective: The study aimed to explore how fans influence club revenues, the dynamization of related economic sectors and the role of football as a catalyst for local development.
Methodology: A quantitative approach was carried out based on official sources of the Pro League, financial information of the 16 Serie A 2024 football teams and bibliographic sources, normality tests such as Kolmogorov-Smirnov and the Friedman test were applied, in addition to a descriptive analysis of income generated by economic activities of football clubs. The results indicated that fans played a critical role in the financial stability of clubs, with average attendance per match being approximately 8,500 fans, a 10% increase compared to the previous season.
Discussion: The findings coincided with previous studies that highlight football as a dynamic agent of the local economy. However, differences were observed in the magnitude of the impact, suggesting that factors such as geographical location and club management influence results.
Conclusions: Professional football in Ecuador has established itself as a key element for economic development, both for the clubs and for the cities that host the matches.
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