Jose Mourinho has vented his fury at UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules after Roma were penalised. ‘It punishes those who want to work in a virtuous way and protects the superpowers.’
UEFA announced their sanctions against eight clubs for this season, with Roma and Inter seeing their squads limited because of a four-year settlement agreement, whereas Juventus and Milan were only fined with a three-year agreement.
Meanwhile, clubs like Manchester City, Barcelona and Chelsea received no fines at all, and PSG were only fined €10m.
“This is a mechanism that punishes those that want to work in a virtuous way and, indirectly, protect those who do not when their clubs are already superpowers,” said Mourinho in today’s press conference.
“It is a protection for them. I am struck by the fact clubs are given a pass because of their structure, stability and history, because they bring in revenue. It penalises the others who want to become great.
“This really should get another name, because there’s nothing fair about Financial Fair Play. It’s not fair when one side can spend €300m and another only €30m.”
Mourinho was asked if he had any advice on how to change the current rules to benefit clubs more equitably.
“I don’t have time for that, I am happy to be a coach. I am less happy to have to work in these conditions, because with a few more millions, Roma could really be allowed to dream.
“What Tiago Pinto did was brilliant, but it’s tough. I would love to have Jordan Veretout, a fifth centre-back.”
It was about time someone spoke against these financial unfair play.. they are penalising the poor club and making the rich richer and that’s sad but it is what it is
Absolutely spot on every word that came out of his mouth!! Man City we’re given a huge punishment, a couple years ago where they were to be banned for playing Champions league and some how they got away with it Scott fee and only a 10mil fine!! 🤔
Well, last year you spent 115milions and you finished 6th. How were you able to pay for Abraham and all the others while other Italian teams can’t? Your team belongs to funds as well. Stop crying.
@giardino der cazzo we won a European cup! You can keep trying to deny it, you can pretend it didn’t happen, you can crow about 5th place but you cant deny, ROMA WON A EUROPEAN CUP!
@forzariommma cryirinho’s goal last season was to qualify for the champions league and he failed. This rubbishbin you ”won” means nothing for real big teams! Keep crying. haha
Fool, please: 1. Mou’s goal last season was NEVER CL; 2. If you’re a lazio (yes, lowercase) fan, then please go win something in Europe and contribute to the coefficient before commenting; 3. Unless you’re a Real Madrid fan, what do you know about being a “real big team”?; 4. Scoffing at Roma’s ACTUAL silverware? Lol, keep trying!
I giardini di marzo,
Roma have not spent 115 millions: The payments for the taken players were spread out.
For instance, Abraham only cost 5 millions and Roma will pay the rest in SEVERAL installments until 2025.
Keep in mind that Tammy will probably leave next season for 80 millions.
We basically GOT PAID 40 MILLIONS to have him score goals against Lazio for two years. Nice, right?
Please guys ignore this sick mind this is all envy.
Giardini di marzo stop spitting poison and shut your mouth.