UEFA fines Aston Villa €22.5 million for squad‑cost breach
Aston Villa has been hit with a €22. 5 million fine after UEFA found the club in serious breach of the 2025 squad‑cost rules.
The sanction follows an audit that revealed excessive spending beyond the permitted budget ceiling. UEFA said similar penalties will be applied to other Premier League clubs that violate financial regulations.
The decision reignites the debate over fiscal discipline in English football.
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