FFP rules may change, admits Euro chief
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says ‘too many people’ are commenting on topics they ‘do not have a clue about’ regarding City’s two-year ban from European competition, as he suggested changes could be made to Financial Fair Play regulations in the future.
The Blues were handed the ban, as well as a 30m euro fine, for ‘serious breaches’ of the FFP rules.
The club have always maintained their innocence and their appeal will be heard by the Court of Arbitration for Sport next month. The June 8-10 hearing means City could find out whether they will be allowed to compete in next season’s Champions League competition before the suspended 2019/20 campaign finishes.
Now, UEFA president Ceferin has commented on the case, distancing himself from the decision to sanction City. Asked whether he still supports the sanctions against City, he said: “Look, the decision was made and now the case is at the court of arbitration for sport and CAS will decide. That’s absolutely all I can say.” City’s case has prompted a debate over the strength of the FFP rules, and Ceferin admitted the regulations could change.
He said: “We are [always] thinking about how we can improve our regulations and, if necessary, adapt to new times. “We are thinking of improving [FFP]; modernising it and doing something more about the competitive balance.
“We are also considering some sort of ‘luxury tax’, if it is possible.
“So, there are many ideas.”