US-Owned French Club Marseille Warned by UEFA of One-Year European Ban and Fined $11.5M
- The American-owned French soccer club Marseille was warned by UEFA of a one-year ban from European competitions and fined 10 million euros due to financial issues after a troubled season.
- UEFA's expert panel that monitors club finances imposed the sanctions on Marseille for missing previously agreed financial targets.
- Marseille was impacted by a significant and unexpected collapse of domestic broadcasting revenues, according to UEFA.
- Marseille will be barred from the next European competition unless it meets football earnings targets in the 2026-27 season, amid internal challenges including a coaching change, fan protests, and failure to qualify for the Champions League after finishing fifth in Ligue 1.
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US-owned French club Marseille warned by UEFA of one-year European ban and fined $11.5M
NYON, Switzerland (AP) — After a season of turmoil, American-owned French soccer club Marseille was threatened with a one-year ban from European competitions and fined 10 million euros ($11.5 million).
Due to violations, the French traditional club Olympique Marseille receives a juicy fine. A possible exclusion from European competitions is also available.
The Phocéan club has an additional season to contain its financial losses, under penalty of being excluded from the next European competitions.
Fearing a possible exclusion from the C3 due to breaches of UEFA's financial rules, the Olympian club blows in the short term but remains under threat.
OM is fined salty, but will be able to participate in the Europa League in 2026-2027
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