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Times
7 days ago
- Business
- Times
Barcelona risk Uefa sanctions after second financial rules breach
Barcelona are facing the threat of Uefa sanctions after breaching its financial rules for a second successive year. Chelsea and Aston Villa are set to be hit with financial penalties for first-time breaches but Barcelona could face tougher sanctions, such as a reduced limit on the number of players they can register for next season's Champions League, or even a points deduction under Uefa's rules. European football's governing body is due to confirm details of financial settlements with the two English clubs and sanctions against Barcelona this month. The Times has previously revealed that Chelsea and Villa breached the rules and have been in talks with Uefa's Club Financial Control Board (CFCB) over a financial settlement. In October Barcelona lost an appeal in the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) over a €500,000 (£420,000) fine imposed by Uefa for wrongly reporting profits, with the panel stating the sanction was 'actually relatively mild'. The CAS ruling also revealed a warning that Barcelona faced 'harsher' sanctions for another breach. 'The CFCB . . . highlights that a similar breach by the club in the 2023-24 monitoring process would constitute a case of recidivism and would be addressed by the imposition of a harsher disciplinary measure on FC Barcelona,' the CAS ruling states. Barcelona have been desperately trying to emerge from a financial crisis by raising money in a variety of unconventional ways. In 2022 the club sold 10 per cent of their broadcasting rights over the next 25 years for €267million and tried to claim it as 'other operating income' which would count towards their Financial Fair Play (FFP) calculation. However, Uefa insisted it should be classified as 'profits on disposal of intangible assets', which cannot be included in FFP calculations. In July 2022, Barcelona sold another 15 per cent of their broadcast rights for €400million but the CAS ruling means that too cannot be classed as operating income, which is understood to have led to the club breaching Uefa's limits on losses. Chelsea breached Uefa's limits on financial losses for last season as it would not allow the club to declare income from selling their women's team to a sister company for a world-record value of £200million. Unlike the Premier League, Uefa's financial sustainability rules do not allow clubs to declare income from selling assets to sister companies. Chelsea confirmed in April they had 'entered into discussions regarding mitigating factors affecting their regulatory submissions'. Villa are also understood to have breached the limits. Uefa allows clubs to lose a maximum of €200million (£170million) over three years under its revised football earnings rule. However, deductions can be made by the club for spending on youth and women's teams and on stadium and facilities infrastructure. Uefa also has a squad-cost rule which states that clubs cannot pay more than 80 per cent of their agreed revenue on player wages, transfers and agents fees. That will reduce to 70 per cent next season.
Yahoo
02-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Barcelona not interested in Man United forward despite redemption in La Liga this season
Barcelona not interested in Man United forward despite redemption in La Liga this season – report Barcelona's desire to sign a new attacker has been well-documented so far, with the club particularly keen on the services of two Premier League forwards. The two players in question are Luis Diaz and Marcus Rashford. While Diaz was always thought to be expensive, Man United have now slapped a €40 million price tag on Rashford as well. Advertisement Whether or not this will prompt Barcelona to shift their attention to another alternative in the market remains to be seen. But one player they are definitely not targeting is Antony. Barcelona not interested in Antony A recent report from Diario SPORT has offered an update on the future of two Manchester United forwards in Rashford and Antony. The report reiterates that Man United have indeed put a high price on Rashford. But it has also revealed that Man United are seeking just €35 million for Antony Antony has found his calling in La Liga (Photo by) This is quite a reasonable sum for a player who has redeemed himself in La Liga. Indeed, the Brazilian, after a poor spell at Man United, joined Real Betis on loan last summer. Advertisement He hasn't had to look back since, emerging as one of Real Betis' key difference-makers in the attack this season, with a tally of nine goals and five assists for Los Beticos. However, the report clarifies that Barcelona are not interested in the services of Antony despite his redeeming form in La Liga this season. It appears the Catalans are more interested in signing Rashford, a player Hansi Flick considers more versatile and suited to Barcelona's game. This is despite the fact that valuations do seem more attractive for Antony, who is younger and has already proven himself in La Liga. But as mentioned earlier, Barça are focusing on experience and tactical flexibility, more than anything else.
Washington Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Lamine Yamal signs contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031
BARCELONA, Spain — Teenage star Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031, the club announced Tuesday. The 17-year-old Yamal helped the Catalan club clinch a domestic treble — La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup — with his goals, dribbling and playmaking.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Lamine Yamal signs contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Teenage star Lamine Yamal has signed a contract extension to stay at Barcelona until 2031, the club announced Tuesday. The 17-year-old Yamal helped the Catalan club clinch a domestic treble — La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup — with his goals, dribbling and playmaking. He scored the the decisive goal to clinch Barcelona's 28th Spanish league title in a 2-0 victory at crosstown rival Espanyol nearly two weeks ago. Barcelona also reached the Champions League semifinals this campaign. His big season — he scored 18 goals overall and led La Liga with 13 assists — came after he helped Spain win the European Championship last summer. Yamal, who turns 18 in July, made his debut in April 2023 at Camp Nou and has already made 106 appearances for Barcelona. 'In 2031, Lamine Yamal is only gonna be 23,' the club said in a post on X as a reminder of how young their global star is. Yamal joined Barcelona's famous La Masia academy at age 7. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Arsenal women gear up for UWCL final vs Barcelona
Arsenal Women trained for the final time before they fly over to Lisbon ahead of the Champions League Final against Barcelona.
