UEFA is preparing to investigate after the end of this season, in the case of Chelsea selling the women’s team to BlueCo, the club’s owner company, to avoid violating financial rules.
Last Monday, the “Blues” announced their annual results, earning a profit before tax of 128.4 million pounds, which is the club’s first green account after the American investment group under Todd Boehly took over.
The important factor is the deal to sell the women’s team to a subsidiary of its own group. Which The สมัคร ufabet กับเรา รับโบนัสทันที, another media outlet. Estimated to be valued at around 150 million pounds in the accounts.
The Premier League’s Financial Regulations (PSR) do not have provisions for selling assets to companies related to the team owner. Last year, an attempt to close the loophole failed because it did not pass the club’s vote.
However, UEFA’s Financial Regulations (FFP) are stricter, and Chelsea’s deal to sell the women’s team, including the sale of a hotel to itself worth around 75 million pounds in the 2022-23 season. Will not be count in the calculation.
Chelsea is ranked 4th in the league with 9 matches left. With a high chance of participating in any European competition. Which will have to be investigated by UEFA.
UEFA’s financial rules prohibit losses of more than £75m over a period of 3 years and will use an independent committee to consider each club specifically.
The penalties that Chelsea can face include fines and compensation, but sources predict that it is unlikely to face severe sports penalties.
In 2022, Paris Saint-Germain, the giants of Ligue 1. Were found guilty of violating financial rules. And were order to pay a fine of £8.6m.
In 2023, UEFA ordered Chelsea to pay a similar fine for financial violations during the Roman Abramovich era.