The already famous financial rules required by the UEFA from the clubs participating in the European competitions not only raise a lot of questions, but also, after some time in the scene, create a certain panic among the officials of the clubs and European supporters.

It is all about the so-called Financial Fair Play progressively introduced by UEFA since the 2011/2012 season, the sanctions of which are applicable from 2012/2013.

But what is the Financial Fair Play truly about? The definition of the Financial Fair Play according to UEFA itself is: “Financial Fair Play is about improving the overall financial health of European football club.”[1] 

Of course, the definition above mainly highlights the final purpose of Financial Fair Play as a mean to clarify the notion to those who are interested, rather than offering an accurate...

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