It’s becoming increasingly apparent that Uefa’s financial fair play rules could hit Europe’s top clubs hard and no more so than the debt-ridden outfits in Spain. This article reckons that only Barcelona and Real Madrid would be able to compete in Europe which is surely not what Uefa intended – or perhaps they would like to make an example of clubs just below the top level? It’s also a bit of a paradox in the case of Real Madrid who are a very well connected club and have received all
It’s becoming increasingly apparent that Uefa’s financial fair play rules could hit Europe’s top clubs hard and no more so than the debt-ridden outfits in Spain. This article reckons that only Barcelona and Real Madrid would be able to compete in Europe which is surely not what Uefa intended – or perhaps they would like to make an example of clubs just below the top level? It’s also a bit of a paradox in the case of Real Madrid who are a very well connected club and have received all sorts of subventions from public authorities.
The article concludes with a plea for special treatment and exceptions for Spain. No doubt we will hear more demands of that kind. The EU solves problems that afflict particular member states through what are called ‘derogations’ or special deals. If Uefa goes down that route, it can forget reining in football spending.