MFF and HIF are hit hard financially by the corona pandemic

For Malmö FF, the corona pandemic may, in the worst case, mean no revenue of approximately SEK 100 million. Something that could give a negative result of about 50 million.

- We want to continue to be the best in Sweden and established in Europe. Large loss of income creates worse conditions. At the same time, we are the club in Sweden with the best conditions to cope with the pandemic, says Niclas Carlnén, CEO of Malmö FF.

For Helsingborgs IF, the situation is more precarious. Even before Corona, the club had major financial problems.

- We underwent a steel bath in 2019. Even before this year's season, we had a very slim organization. So we have no big parts to cut into, says Joel Sandborg, club director of Helsingborgs IF.

A large part of the lost income for both clubs is due to the fact that there must not be an audience at the matches.

- Even if we were to get the audience back in the arena, it would not be enough to secure the club's finances on its own. We need external help to survive, says Joel Sandborg, HIF's club director.

To save money, Malmö FF has laid off large parts of the office staff. Players and leaders have agreed to a pay cut. Helsingborgs IF has also laid off, including players and leaders. In addition, the club has laid off some employees.

But despite the difficult time, both clubs want to highlight the commitment and the love they felt from their supporters.

- Our fans have raised money. They have also given the club energy through their enormous support, says Joel Sandborg, HIF.

- Without the great commitment from our supporters, I think it would have been a much bigger loss financially than it is now, says Niclas Carlnén, MFF.