Designing inquiries into the financial sustainability of local associations: The case of portuguese amateur soccer teams

Abstract

We studied the amateur soccer teams of Portugal. Using a sample composed by the clubs with teams playing in the major leagues of each regional association (‘Associações Distritais’), we observed for the first time in the literature a significant number of clubs and teams. These teams responded to a proper survey which enabled us to study the financial sustainability of this important dimension for the youth and amateur sports.