I notice Chelsea have not been fined as such. According to the UEFA statement , they have made a financial contribution in a settlement agreement.
That’s novel…!I don't presume City to be guilty or innocent. I don't know enough about it.
Good post mate..Yep. I get that Chelsea fans want to show their club in the best light, but "sailing too close to the wind" is a little disingenuous. Incomplete reporting for FFP has been accepted by Chelsea and the fine is a punishment for breaching the regulations, presumably in respect of providing accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view. Sound familiar?
Except City don't accept that the club has done that. In fact, City have never been punished for breaching FFP, other than for non-compliance with an investigation. In 2012 the club settled without admitting guilt (big mistake that was, in hindsight). In 2020 there was no evidence of any UEFA FFP breaches, other than non-disclosure. And the 2023 PL charges are merely allegations being challenged.
But whatever floats Chelsea's boat I suppose.
Yes, Chelsea definitely cheated as they admitted it themselves. I note the period was from 2012 to 2019, so that's hardly a minor oversight - more like systematic and deliberate false reporting over a lengthy period of time. The settlement amount seems low.They settled on the amount. I don't think they can claim the settlement is without an admission of guilt guilt as they brought it before UEFA in the first place. I don't buy this "minor" thing either. Would really like to know more.
They notified UEFA about it when it was discovered, which was during the sales process. UEFA just took this long to decide on it and the matter is now resolved.
Sorry, but that's an extremely naive statement. People and organisations fuck each other over in every business segment. Its human nature, sadly.
Yes, Chelsea definitely cheated as they admitted it themselves. I note the period was from 2012 to 2019, so that's hardly a minor oversight - more like systematic and deliberate false reporting over a lengthy period of time. The settlement amount seems low.
Really? Boehly said the club complied with FFP. Granted, he would not want to say "we will fail FFP" but he didn't have to say they complied. Like I said, it sounds like BS to me, with some ECA clubs being treated differently.
Interesting to hear if CFC and UEFA knew about it for several months but it did not reach the papers, yet our breach was leaked by UEFA and reported well before the announcement of the fine.
Of course, some CFC fans will use mental gymnastics to make it seem that it is not their fault and less serious to City's case. We won't forget your club asking for us to be chucked out of the CL. Now we know CFC club management were a bunch of fecking hypocrites. Wankers.
Posting with glee..That is literally what happened. When this minor infraction was discovered by the new ownership during the sales process over 12 months ago, they notified UEFA and waited for their decision. When Boehly said Chelsea were complaint with FFP, it was always in response to his ownership’s spending, and he would be entirely accurate.
I understand why City fans are flocking into this thread in their droves posting with glee, I won’t get in the way of that.