- Barcelona have breached UEFA’s FFP rules for a second straight year, risking serious punishment
- Potential sanctions include Champions League squad reduction or points deduction
- Chelsea and Aston Villa also violated rules but are first-time offenders and may face milder consequences
Key Takeaways:
Barcelona have breached UEFA’s financial regulations for a second consecutive year and now face the threat of serious sanctions, according to The Times. The fact that this is a repeat offence puts the club at greater risk of a severe penalty for violating Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules enforced across Europe by the organisation led by Aleksander Ceferin.
🚨 UEFA could sanction Barcelona for breaching the financial fair play.
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— Barça Universal (@BarcaUniversal) June 3, 2025
The possible sanctions for Barcelona include a reduction in their Champions League squad size or even a points deduction in European competitions. Chelsea and Aston Villa are also in breach, but for the first time, which could result in more lenient punishments for them.
UEFA has so far declined to comment on the matter, but stated that an official announcement will be made in the coming weeks. The football body always publishes details regarding clubs found to be in violation of the rules, and the same is expected for Chelsea, Aston Villa, and Barcelona.