🚨 Financial fair play: UEFA sanctions Lyon, Chelsea and Barça | OneFootball

UEFA announced this Friday afternoon a wave of historic sanctions against nine European clubs accused of not respecting the rules of financial fair play (FFP) and wage cost control. Among them: Olympique Lyonnais, Chelsea, Aston Villa, FC Barcelona, and FC Porto. These decisions mark a clear willingness of the instance to strengthen financial discipline in European competitions.

🔴 OL: a heavy sanction in an already difficult context

Already in difficulty after an administrative relegation decision to Ligue 2 pronounced by the DNCG (on appeal), Olympique Lyonnais is inflicted with:

👉 The club remains under close surveillance: in case of failure of its appeal against relegation or non-compliance with the measures, it risks exclusion from European competitions from next season.

🔵 Chelsea: an economic model under pressure

The London club, pointed out for its massive losses and exorbitant spending on the transfer market, is condemned to:

👉 Chelsea faces strict restrictions on recruitment: new players registered in European competitions will have to register with a positive net transfer balance, and this for at least two full seasons.

🟣 Aston Villa: sanction for exceeding wage costs

In full ascent on the English and European scene, Aston Villa pays for its non-respect of the wage-cost ratio:

👉 Like Chelsea, the club will be subject to strict control of its expenses and player lists for European competitions.

🔵 FC Barcelona: record fine in Spain

The Catalan giant is inflicted with:

👉 Barça is also subject to a framework for its registrations in the Champions League and surveillance over four seasons.

⚪ FC Porto: more modest sanction but risk of exclusion

The Portuguese club is fined:

👉 UEFA imposes a two-season probationary period: in case of a new financial incident, Porto could be excluded from European competitions.

🌍 Other sanctioned clubs

Several other clubs have reached agreements with UEFA:

These sanctions, now confirmed, reflect UEFA's determination to strengthen respect for financial rules. More than figures, it's a clear message: the economic stability of clubs is essential to the fairness of European football.

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📸 PAUL ELLIS - AFP or licensors