On the pitch, things are going great — spectacular performances and three trophies won — but off the pitch, Barcelona continues to face problems. One more issue could arise when the next edition of the Champions League begins, as the club is once again accused of violating Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. This was reported by ‘The Times‘, which states that the Catalans are repeat offenders in the eyes of UEFA’s regulatory bodies and are now facing new sanctions. Last June, the club was fined 500,000 for failing to properly disclose information in its financial records. Now, with the administration under president Joan Laporta once again making mistakes, the punishment is expected to be harsher.🚨 Barcelona face UEFA sanctions for a second consecutive year of FFP breaches, potentially including a reduced Champions League squad or points deduction.Chelsea and Aston Villa will face financial penalties for breaching the rules for the first time.(Source: @TimesSport) pic.twitter.com/2uoBV8b4XA— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) June 4, 2025 According to The Times, one possibility is that UEFA could deduct points from Barcelona at the start of the Champions League — though that option is considered less likely. A more realistic scenario would be limiting the number of players Barcelona can register for the competition. Specifically, they may not be allowed to register the full 25-man A list that other clubs are entitled to. In a packed schedule with numerous matches, that could pose a problem — though not an unsolvable one, as Barcelona can always draw from La Masia and use players eligible for the B list.La Liga recap: Hansi’s magical kindergarten, Madrid’s trophyless farewell of legends, and reinvented duo in green and whiteSo how did Barca enter forbidden territory? Back in 2022, Barcelona sold 10% of their television rights for the next 25 years, but recorded the funds as “other operational income.” UEFA deemed that this classification was not acceptable under FFP rules, because it meant those funds bypassed FFP limitations. A few months later, the club sold an additional 15% of their TV rights for 400 million — and again classified it under operational income. UEFA responded with a 500,000 fine, even after Barcelona appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne. Now, as a repeat offender, Barcelona will likely face non-financial sanctions.It’s official – Yamal at Barcelona until 2031Chelsea and Aston Villa are also in UEFA’s crosshairs for violating FFP rules, though The Times didn’t provide details in their case. It simply noted that UEFA had handled similar situations with PSG and Manchester City in the past — initially issuing fines, and then, for repeated offenses, limiting those clubs to registering only 21 players instead of the usual 25 on the Champions League A list. That’s likely the route UEFA will now take with Barcelona.##NAJAVA_MECA_8963149##
