Lausanne. UEFA on Friday authorised the participation of Manchester Metropolis and Girona within the Champions League, in addition to Manchester United and Good within the Europa League, closing any potential proceedings towards these golf equipment for conflicts of curiosity.
UEFA rules prohibit, in precept, two groups owned by the identical proprietor from collaborating in the identical competitors.
Nevertheless, the monetary management physique for golf equipment (CFCB) “accepted the admission of Girona and Manchester Metropolis to the Champions League, in addition to that of Manchester United and Good to the Europa League because of the vital modifications” made by their respective traders, Metropolis Soccer Group and Ineos, in response to a UEFA assertion.
Because the European Confederation suggested them to do in mid-Might, the 2 house owners “transferred their shares in Girona and Good to 2 belief funds, beneath the supervision of the CFCB” with the goal of not retaining direct management of Manchester Metropolis and Manchester United.
This transfer is barely potential briefly for subsequent season to keep away from a hasty sale, UEFA mentioned. If Metropolis Group and Ineos don’t completely scale back their stake in Girona and Good, they are going to be positioned beneath surveillance once more inside a yr.
Final yr, the identical rule on membership multi-ownership had triggered three proceedings towards Toulouse and Milan, Aston Villa and Vitoria however, and Brighton and Saint-Gilloise.
UEFA has lastly closed the three dossiers following “vital modifications” on the golf equipment concerned.
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– 2024-07-09 05:35:14
