A European Commission investigation into illegal state aids to Spanish football clubs will be concluded by the end of the summer. Seven clubs are involved, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
If the allegations are found to be justified, they could face paying back billions of euros. However, the Spanish government has said it will defend the clubs to the last as they are part of Spain’s ‘brand’.
A European Commission investigation into illegal state aids to Spanish football clubs will be concluded by the end of the summer. Seven clubs are involved, including Barcelona and Real Madrid.
If the allegations are found to be justified, they could face paying back billions of euros. However, the Spanish government has said it will defend the clubs to the last as they are part of Spain’s ‘brand’.