One of the most famous clubs in Europe, «Barcelona», may once again face serious sanctions for failing to comply with financial regulations. The European football associations union (UEFA) is closely examining the actions of the Catalans, and it is said that serious punitive measures may be implemented soon. This was reported by the well-known British publication The Times.
It has become clear that the Catalan team continues to violate financial fair play requirements. The club has miscalculated the income from selling intangible assets to expand its opportunities in the transfer market, creating additional funds for player purchases. This situation was identified in investigations conducted by UEFA, and the organization had issued a serious warning.
In the autumn of 2024, the Catalonia club was fined 500,000 euros by UEFA for a similar reason. The leadership of «Barcelona» deemed this decision unfair and appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), but their complaint was rejected.
However, it seems that the club's management has decided to continue its policy of non-compliance with the rules. UEFA and its financial control committee are reviewing new cases, and this time the sanctions may be even stricter. If the club's violation of financial regulations is confirmed again, there is a high probability that «Barcelona» will face a points deduction in the 2025/26 Champions League season.
Additionally, «Barcelona» may also be deprived of the right to officially register its newly acquired players. This would limit the club's activities in the transfer market and significantly reduce its opportunities to strengthen the squad.
Experts emphasize that UEFA has been paying close attention to financial discipline in recent years, and serious sanctions are expected for clubs that violate the rules. It is recommended that the management of the Catalan club assess this situation correctly and take serious measures to prevent such occurrences in the future.
It is worth noting that «Barcelona», which has been experiencing significant financial difficulties in recent years, frequently getting involved in such controversies undoubtedly affects the club's reputation. Fans and football experts are closely monitoring the further developments of the situation
