Exactly why is the English Premier League the world's most popular league?

by johnjohnsonrm Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:45 am

I am not watching it myself personally as I find it tasteless, and the fast pace with zero technique is just like watching a fun blockbuster movie without any plot or any interesting characters.

I would much rather watch top 5 battle Valencia vs Atletico than watch 1st vs 2nd match Man City vs Chelsea.

I don't understand why it's the most popular apart from the fact that English is the international language, and that they have advertised the product to death.

Also how the hell can a team like Tottenham afford splashing 50-70m euros each season when they only qualify for Europa League?

by jibers Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:48 am

That's a coincidence OP because i am not watching it myself personally as I find it tasteless, and the fast pace with zero technique is just like watching a fun blockbuster movie without any plot or any interesting characters.

I would much rather watch top 5 battle Valencia vs Atletico than watch 1st vs 2nd match Man City vs Chelsea.

I don't understand why it's the most popular apart from the fact that English is the international language, and that they have advertised the product to death.

Also how the hell can a team like Tottenham afford splashing 50-70m euros each season when they only qualify for Europa League?

by aleumdance Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:50 am

this sounds like a troll..

but I like him

by flameas Sun Aug 25, 2013 10:55 am

Hes got it right. The language + money + the advertising = a global hype.

by aleumdance Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:00 am

flameas wrote:Hes got it right. The language + money + the advertising = a global hype.

you guys talk like there is any other league on top epl on uefa coefficients?

Jesus..

by Hawky Sun Aug 25, 2013 11:36 am

Well La Liga is first based on coefficients.

I think that the popularity comes from the fact that EPL is the league with the greatest money involved. Even lower-half teams like Southampton can afford to sign popular players because of the money from the TV deal, even if they never qualify for European competitions. As a result, it is the league where most stars play, and even if the teams often have tactical issues, a lot of people watch them because of the players involved.