Transforming top-tier football in Greece: The case of the 'Super League'

In 2006, the Greek Super League became the organizing body for the country's top-tier football. It was modelled on the English Premier League, and so can be seen as a mimetic response from Greek football clubs uncertain of how to deal with professionalization and increased commercialization. This article concerns the status of top-tier football in Greece since formation of the Super League, and endeavours to shed light on its organizational, financial and general business attitude. The authors argue that, although the Super League has done an effective job regarding the commercial aspects of the game, it has put less emphasis on governance mechanisms, accountability and organizational issues.