SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT AND BRANDING APPROACHES IN PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL

Chivu Iacob-Daniel
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Annals - Economy Series, 2026, vol. 1, 302-306

Abstract: Professional football has evolved into a highly complex economic, social, and cultural system, where sporting performance, financial profitability, and public responsibility are deeply interconnected. The accelerated commercialization and globalization of football clubs have amplified the need for sustainable management practices and coherent branding strategies capable of ensuring long-term competitiveness. This paper analyzes the relationship between sustainability-oriented management and branding approaches in professional football organizations. Drawing on theoretical perspectives from strategic management, sustainability studies, and sports marketing (Aaker, 2012; Porter & Kramer, 2011; Smith & Stewart, 2020), the study highlights how financial responsibility, social engagement, environmental initiatives, and digital transformation contribute to brand equity and competitive advantage. Sustainability is treated as a strategic resource supporting organizational legitimacy, stakeholder trust, and long-term success in the contemporary football industry.

Keywords: sustainable management; professional football; branding; competitiveness; digitalization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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