Chelsea and Barcelona fined by UEFA for financial rule breaches
Summary
Chelsea, Barcelona, Lyon, and Aston Villa were fined by UEFA for not following financial rules in football, with Chelsea facing the largest fines. These clubs may have to pay even more if they don't fix their finances. The clubs also face limits on registering new players for certain UEFA competitions.Key Facts
- Chelsea was fined 31 million euros by UEFA for breaking financial rules.
- They could face an additional 60 million euros in fines if finances do not improve.
- Barcelona was fined 15 million euros but could face up to 60 million in total penalties.
- Lyon received a 12.5 million euro fine and is trying to appeal a decision that could demote them to a lower league.
- Aston Villa was fined 11 million euros.
- These clubs cannot register new players for UEFA competitions unless rules are met.
- Chelsea sold a women's team and hotels to balance finances but these moves were not fully accepted by UEFA.
- UEFA aims to enforce clubs' compliance with football earnings rules over set periods.
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