UEFA has confirmed that nine clubs face further
investigations, for possibly breaching Financial Fair
Play rules.
The European football governing body, was initially
looking into the case of 76 clubs, who were asked to
provide extra information to prove that they adhered to
FFP rules for the 2013/2014 season.
UEFA has now revealed that after further assessment,
investigations will continue into nine of the 76 clubs,
although no names were disclosed.
“Following the period in which the Club Financial
Control Body (CFCB) Investigatory Chamber monitored
the compliance of clubs with Financial Fair Play (FFP)
regulations, Uefa can confirm that of the 237 clubs
which entered the 2013/14 Uefa club competitions (and
were thus subject to this season’s break-even
requirements), 76 were requested to submit additional
information,” a statement released on UEFA’s official
website read:
“From that group, the examination as regards 67 clubs
has come to an end and continues only in relation to
the nine remaining clubs.
“Further information shall be provided once this
process has been completed.”
The FFP seeks to create a level playing ground for
teams, by ensuring that clubs do not spend more than
they earn over a period of time – no club is permitted a
loss of more than €45 million over the 2011-12 and
2012-13 seasons.