Manchester City Girona to face a UEFA probe over their eligibility for next season’s Champions League
Manchester City and Girona could be subject to a UEFA investigation regarding their eligibility to compete in next season’s Champions League, should Girona secure qualification, due to rules on multi-club ownership, as reported by the press.
Manchester City, who were eliminated in this season’s quarterfinals by Real Madrid, are likely to qualify again.
Girona is performing well in La Liga, but both clubs are part of the City Football Group (CFG).
UEFA statutes state that no participating club can “be involved in any capacity whatsoever in the management, administration and/or sporting performance of any other club participating in a UEFA club competition.”
Reports indicate that both clubs have provided evidence to UEFA, showing they have made substantial governance changes to separate any alleged “control or influence” between them.
However, since UEFA rules prohibit ownership of more than one football club that participates in the same competition, reports suggest that UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) may decide whether both clubs can be registered for next year’s Champions League, assuming Girona maintains its current performance.
If UEFA intervenes and concludes that only one club under the CFG ownership can compete, the club that finishes higher in their respective domestic league will likely take the Champions League spot, which is almost certainly going to be Manchester City.
Manchester City Girona to face a UEFA probe over their eligibility for next season’s Champions League
