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Abstract

Clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid have a huge fan following across Asia and a substantial portion of their revenue comes from selling team jerseys and other merchandise, like scarves and key chains, in Asia. Commercial gains now play an important role in the recruitment of stars like Beckham, besides the local players who hold sway over a sizeable market in Asia. The clubs use these players to attract viewers in Asia and also to convert them into customers of their merchandise. The case helps to discuss the dependence of clubs on star players to attract fans in Asia. It sheds light on the various means the European clubs employ to benefit from Asia''s craze for European football. A structured assignment ''304-377-4'' is available to accompany this case.
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Other setting(s):
2004

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Abstract

Clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid have a huge fan following across Asia and a substantial portion of their revenue comes from selling team jerseys and other merchandise, like scarves and key chains, in Asia. Commercial gains now play an important role in the recruitment of stars like Beckham, besides the local players who hold sway over a sizeable market in Asia. The clubs use these players to attract viewers in Asia and also to convert them into customers of their merchandise. The case helps to discuss the dependence of clubs on star players to attract fans in Asia. It sheds light on the various means the European clubs employ to benefit from Asia''s craze for European football. A structured assignment ''304-377-4'' is available to accompany this case.

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Location:
Other setting(s):
2004

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