Part 4: Conclusions on pay-to-play model
Ed. note: This represents the final installment of a lengthy, in-depth four-part series on the entrenched pay-to-play system in the U.S. from a legal perspective. To read the first three installments, follow these links: Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3
While the USSF attempts to catch up with the rest of the world in terms of player development and sound financial practices, other countries are beginning expand individual player compensation, into league revenue sharing with lower division domestic teams. The Italian Soccer Federation has recently taken this step and implemented revenue sharing rules in order to improve the financial stability and player development of its youth system.
On August 28, 2012, the General Assembly of the Lega Pro unanimously approved the allocation of 50% of the total solidarity payments received from the Italian Serie A to the support and promotion of young players in the second and third division championships.
In addition, Italian Decree Law has established that 6% of commercial revenue derived from Serie A audio-visual rights have to be distributed as solidarity payments to the lower professional divisions in Italy.
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