Spanish team Girona will not be able to play in the UEFA Champions League next season. Curiosidades Europa reports this on its social networks.
The fact is that the club belongs to the same group (City Football Group) that owns the English club Manchester City, which currently participates in the Champions League. According to UEFA rules, teams with the same owner cannot participate in the tournament. City Football Group has 12 clubs around the world. In Europe, the group is represented by Girona and Man City, as well as Lommel (Belgium), Palermo (Italy) and Troyes (France).
After 18 matches in the Spanish Championship, Girona continues to lead with 45 points. Real Madrid is 3 points short. Los Blancos also have a match. On 21 December, Girona drew 1:1 with Betis.
In the spring of 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs in all competitions controlled by these organizations.
Previously recognizedWhether clubs in Russia can play in the Super League.