In the Coupe de France, the sharing of revenue between amateur and professional clubs is often a source of tension. Traditionally, professional clubs sometimes give up their share to support amateur clubs, but this is not always the case. This weekend, the JA Drancy expressed his dissatisfaction with FC Nantes.
After a heavy defeat against the Canaries (4-0), Drancy found itself financially penalized. The club had to rent the Bauer stadium for 30,000 euros and pay 16,000 euros to ensure security, hoping to offset these expenses through shared revenue. However, Nantes left with its share of the revenue.
Alain Melaye, president of JA Drancy, expressed his frustration: “we are going to make a transfer to the people of Nantes of 13,000 euros while the club has a budget of several tens of millions of euros”he declared. This decision leaves Drancy with a deficit of 40,000 euros.
In addition, incidents caused by Nantes supporters, who burned a protective net, could result in additional costs for Drancy. Melaye underlined his disappointment: “I am disappointed, bitter and angry! It’s a big disappointment for amateur football. »
This situation highlights the financial difficulties encountered by amateur clubs during such competitions and the lack of solidarity sometimes observed between professional and amateur clubs. Melaye criticized the attitude of Nantes leaders, believing that it goes against the spirit of football.
The question of revenue distribution in the Coupe de France continues to spark debate, highlighting the need for dialogue between the different levels of French football to avoid future conflicts.
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