The English Premier League shocked the football world when it charged the reigning champions for breaking financial rules.
It is all to do with financial fair play.
English club Chelsea benefited immensely from their then owner billionaire Roman Abramovich pumping his own money into the club before these rules were eventually introduced in the 2011/2012 season. That’s when Uefa decided to act and finally implement FFP, which, in its purest essence, says teams should not spend more than they make.
“Our responsibility is to have a system that works for more than 630 clubs and not look at one club and neglect the rest,” Infantino added. Three years ago, the club successfully appealed a two-year suspension from European club football handed down by Uefa, after the governing body’s financial control wing found them guilty of “serious breaches” of club licensing and FFP rules.
Pep Guardiola, manager of Manchester City, reacts during the Premier League match between Arsenal FC and Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on 15 February 2023 in London, England. Possible punishments for the new alleged offences include a points deduction, being barred from signing players, being fined or even expulsion from the Premier League.
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