FC Porto has been fined €1.5 million by UEFA for “debts owed to other football clubs, employees, and/or social/fiscal authorities.” In addition to the financial penalty, Porto has received a suspended sentence of a one-year ban from European competitions.
This means that if Porto fails to meet UEFA’s financial requirements in the future, the ban could be enforced, preventing them from participating in European tournaments for a year.
The club statement:
The UEFA Financial Control Committee confirmed yesterday that FC Porto faces a fine of €1.5 million and a one-year suspension from UEFA European competitions during the 2025/26, 2026/27, and 2027/28 seasons. The club was formally notified of this sanction on April 19, 2024.
The Management of Futebol Clube do Porto clarifies to the Members that this sanction results from reckless and ineffective management by the previous administration of the Club and its Sports Society.
These actions led to non-compliance with UEFA’s financial fair play rules, including payment controls related to employees, the tax authority/social security, and football clubs. The severity of the sanction is due to repeated non-compliance with these rules and the communication of incorrect and incomplete information to UEFA.
Despite these challenges, the new elected Board will ensure strict adherence to all rules and regulations, including UEFA’s financial fair play standards. The Management will also investigate the reasons for the club incurring this sanction and determine the responsibilities of those involved in repeated non-compliances and omission of facts.
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