The good news for Malaga CF was short-lived after it turns out that the widely reported ‘reprieve’ for the club regarding European competition was an error due to the mis-translation of the UEFA report.
Nerja to express support for Málaga CF
Nerja Council will approve a motion on Friday expressing ‘unconditional support’ for Málaga CF, rejecting as ‘unfair and unconscionable’ the sanctions imposed on the club by UEFA.
Málaga banned from European competition
Malaga have been banned from European competition for at least one season because of unpaid bills. The suspension will not affect Málaga’s current Champions League campaign but covers any time in the next four seasons should they again qualify for Europe.
Málaga and Atlético under investigation by EUFA
Uefa has imposed its first ‘financial fair play’ sanctions by temporarily withholding prize money from 23 clubs for failing to comply with the rules, with Málaga and Atlético Madrid amongst the culprits. The clubs face further investigation because of debts or overdue payments to other clubs, employees or tax authorities and have until September 30th to prove that their finances …
Platini apologises for the high cost of Champions League final tickets
Uefa president Michel Platini has apologised for the high cost of Champions League final tickets at Wembley and has said that Uefa will consider cheaper options in the future. The cheapest general sale tickets for the final on May 28th cost £150 plus a £26 administration fee and adult-and-child packages start from £338. Certainly not a cheap day out for …
Uefa reduce Mourinho ban
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho will now only miss one Champions League match after having his ban for improper conduct reduced by Uefa.
Fine and ban for Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has been fined by Uefa and banned for two Champions League matches, although the second match is suspended for three years.