ADMINISTRATIVE AND FINANCIAL OBSTACLES FACING PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL CLUBS IN JORDAN

Abstract

Dr. Yousef Ghassan Malkieh*

This study aimed to identify the level of financial and administrative Obstacles facing professional football clubs in Jordan, as well as the differences in these Obstacles based on educational qualification and job title. A questionnaire consisting of 36 items covering both financial and administrative obstacles was designed and validated for reliability and accuracy. Data were collected from a sample of 148 players, coaches, and administrators from Jordanian professional football clubs registered with the Jordan Football Association for the 2024/2025 season. The study sample was randomly selected. The results indicated that the overall mean level of financial and administrative Obstacles facing Jordanian professional football clubs was high, with an average score of 3.9471. Financial obstacles ranked first, with a high average score of 4.1258, followed by administrative obstacles with a high average score of 3.7684. The results also showed no statistically significant differences at the significance level (α ≤ 0.05) in participants' perceptions of financial and administrative Obstacles based on job title (player, coach, and administrator). However, there were significant differences in the level of financial and administrative Obstacles based on educational qualification (below high school, high school, above high school), with those holding higher qualifications perceiving greater Obstacles than those without. The researcher recommends that relevant authorities provide adequate financial support to help Jordanian professional football clubs develop and progress, and that members of general and administrative bodies in sports clubs be selected based on scientific criteria and academic qualifications to improve administrative processes.