The latest report from the Times said that Barcelona violated UEFA financial regulations for the second consecutive year and faced UEFA punishment.
The Times said Chelsea and Villa will be subject to financial penalties for their first violation. Barcelona may face tougher sanctions, such as reducing the number of registered players in the Champions League next season, and even deducting points according to UEFA regulations.
Chelsea violated financial regulations last season as Chelsea attempted to sell the women's football team to affiliates for a record Β£200 million. UEFA does not allow such revenue to be included in financial reports.
Villa also violated this financial provision. According to UEFA's revised rules, the club can lose up to 200 million euros (about 170 million pounds) within three years. However, the club can deduct expenses based on youth training, women's football and stadium facilities.
UEFA also has a team lineup rule that stipulates that the club's total expenditure on player salary, transfer fees and broker fees shall not exceed 80% of its expected income. This ratio will be further reduced to 70% next season.
Relevant UEFA agencies will confirm the details of financial penalties for the two English clubs and the sanctions against Barcelona this month. The Times previously reported that Chelsea and Villa violated financial rules and have been negotiating settlements with UEFA's club finance committee.
Previously, Barcelona was punished for misdeclaring income. In October last year, the International Court of Arbitration for Sports rejected Barcelona's appeal and upheld UEFA's fine of 500,000 euros. At the same time, the International Sports Arbitration Tribunal also stated that if the club experiences similar violations in the 2023-24 season, it will implement more severe measures to resolve the problem.
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