The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has set a deadline to review Barcelona’s breach of its financial regulations, as reported by Marca. The governing body plans to weigh the case in February 2024, with Marca noting that Barcelona is not the only club under financial scrutiny from UEFA. The publication lists Milan, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester City among those cited for financial regulatory concerns.
Possible sanctions would stem from breaches of UEFA’s financial regulations, which require clubs to balance their outlays with corresponding income and maintain sustainable debt levels. The framework aims to prevent clubs from spending beyond their means and to ensure long-term financial health across European football. (Marca)
In late September 2023, Barcelona announced a net profit of 304 million euros, while also revealing a reduction in total debt to 552 million euros. Such disclosures come amid ongoing scrutiny of how clubs report revenues and expenditures under UEFA’s rules. (Marca)
Following 18 rounds of La Liga play, Barcelona sits third in the table, tied on points with Atletico Madrid at 38. Girona trails by seven points in second place, while Real Madrid sits atop the standings with 45 points, aided by various performance indicators beyond simple win-loss records. (Marca)
In related news, Chelsea owner Abramovich faced outcomes tied to sanctions, reflecting how governance and regulatory actions extend beyond domestic leagues to impact ownership status and club operations. (Marca)