Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has defended Uefa's Financial Fair Play regulations amid outcry from Manchester City.
Uefa have banned City from the Champions League for two seasons and fined the Premier League champions €30million after being found to have committed 'serious breaches' of FFP.
City are appealing the punishment through the Court of Arbitration for Sport but, as it stands, the fifth-placed team in the Premier League will qualify for the Champions League next season. United moved to fifth last week.
Woodward sits on the board of the European Club Association and was appointed onto Uefa's Professional Football Strategy Council in 2017, and said FFP has benefited the major clubs in Europe.
"I'm not going to comment on City or any other clubs relating to those events," Woodward said. "What I will say is I go to a lot of Uefa-related meetings, being on the ECA board and deputy chairman of the UCFA, which is a joint venture between the ECA and Uefa.
"And I see a strong commitment from Uefa to ensure that Financial Fair Play continues to deliver the benefits that it clearly has in the industry.
"And if you look at the last five years, the overall operating profits across the top leagues in the 55 countries in Europe, they have gone from pretty large losses all the way up to to breaking even and small operating profits.
"I think it's been beneficial overall overall and it's up to the regulators to manage that."
Uefa found that City had overstated sponsorship revenue and break-even information in accounts submitted to the European football governing body between 2012 and 2016. Uefa acted on the decision of the independent Adjudicatory Chamber of the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) following a hearing held last month.
City chief executive Ferran Soriano said the allegations are 'simply not true'.
Trisya96
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We are both Manchester in 💙❤ Woodward should defend too.Coz he is representing for English Premier League.We shouldn't be silence and a coward if we are not in the wrong.We should hire a lawyer and fight for our rights.
When did i make jokes on you guys?I guess you must be mistaken identity.I'm fine with Man U but not on YNWA.
TanIsRed
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Glazers and Woodward management led the club to debt half billions whereas Man city chairman have more than 500 billions...
TheatreOfDreams
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UTD have over half a BILLION of debt
It’s not even 6 years that we haven’t win epl We still have won Europa league not even 3 years ago and how UCL trophies has many City ? We have won our last trophy in 2017 do you really want to compare United trophies and city trophies ?
Suyash_Bhandare_613
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UTD have over half a BILLION of debt
are you kidding me have u seen the wages and no trophies to show for all of it
Profnick
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You are funny UTD are have a billion in debt
actually we are WORTH 1.4 billion, correct your facts...City is still a small club financially and trophy wise...long road to catch up with us
KarthickJr
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what? you are joking? city brought players that are already superstars mate. Am a united fan but the only club that build superstars is Liverpool and Dortmund(maybe).
lol...this is the biggest joke i ever heard...city that too under pep bought average players and made them into superstars😂....only kloop, SAF and mourinho have done that...u guys have just bought two 40m players for each positions...any manager would do what pep has done at city or even more![ko]
KarthickJr
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UTD have over half a BILLION of debt
actually the debt came from maintaining the stadium and merchandise...not anything rrlated with the players!
dubbcioruy
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you are funny, go check our accounts, or have you forgotten than Man United was floated into stock market, check on Forbes too, you will see that your club is still some distance from where we are revenue wise and value wise, in the world only Barcelona and Real Madrid are ahead of us, and that's only as recent as the past two years... ah spare me the drama my friend, uve got sores to lick
You are funny UTD are have a billion in debt
dubbcioruy
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United are 500 million pounds in debt
dubbcioruy
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The loophole in FFP is borrow and not sponsor, if you borrow that is ok
dubbcioruy
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UTD have over half a BILLION of debt
boswhyte
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mouthed Woodward will now be boasting as if he knw how to do transfer and avoid FFP punishment
boswhyte
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mouthed Woodward will now be boasting as if he knw how to transfer
Rabckpu
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those who please our ban has started showing them selves
Profnick
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Wrong, the Glazers have more money than Manchester city. Try to work that out
you are funny, go check our accounts, or have you forgotten than Man United was floated into stock market, check on Forbes too, you will see that your club is still some distance from where we are revenue wise and value wise, in the world only Barcelona and Real Madrid are ahead of us, and that's only as recent as the past two years... ah spare me the drama my friend, uve got sores to lick
Charlisky016
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see 10th position insulting 5th. Continue as relegation awaits you
Muiruri Chris
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we have debts, but still have more money that you guys...try to work that out
Wrong, the Glazers have more money than Manchester city. Try to work that out
Profnick
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We cannot go bankrupt.. Clubs with debt are the ones that can go bankrupt
we have debts, but still have more money that you guys...try to work that out
Muiruri Chris
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its the truth guys, FFP will in the long run save clubs from Bankruptcy
We cannot go bankrupt.. Clubs with debt are the ones that can go bankrupt
PierreMushongi
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All this just to please us Man Utd fans but it is a BIG NOOO!!! until you manage to get some deals into a football wise way then you should be speaking all this...support your fellow Manucian eventhough they slipped but not offending them
muhdmnprtz
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I'm a utd fan not a deadwood fan. I believe city has d money and should do as dey please. it's as saying me don't buy a Ferrari buy a Toyota
Emmel17
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Exactly what an annoying and loud neighborhood with mutch egoism gonna say
how can't I be annoying wen I support d better team in Manchester and u dont?
Emmel17
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blah blah blah let's talk when the season is over.
heard d same thing for 4 seasons. blah blah blah... all gibberish talk
Ciwbdekotu
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
2years taken quickly......[Crylaugh][Crylaugh]🤣😂😅
kg-4991
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
I Hope City is not stripped of 2 EPL titles and relegated to a downward league. United will qualify for UCL this season either by finishing in top 5(since city is banned[Crylaugh]). Or by winning UEL.
Profnick
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its the truth guys, FFP will in the long run save clubs from Bankruptcy
voebcms
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if I didn't know what was going on I would city was involved in match fixing, they bought average players and turn them into superstars, why be jealous? just do the same
what? you are joking? city brought players that are already superstars mate. Am a united fan but the only club that build superstars is Liverpool and Dortmund(maybe).
voebcms
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too bad United is not making top 5. 6th position is d best for u guys.
blah blah blah let's talk when the season is over.
voebcms
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
bro just pray that they don't send city to league one😂😂
SivaSatyam6
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
hope to see you in ucl next season.[Sadtolook] ohh my mistake 2 years ban
bihacpru
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and city fans and the cheifs will back utd fans when they kick you out from their club
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very true.. Woodward will soon be kicked out
BRANDONLUGZ
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
nobody cares about a thief's opinion..
sadamorsy
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Kevin is so devastated if he should leave the club or not🤣the only thing he wants is to win the UCL🥇But it seems like he is getting old by just dreaming that🤭🤪😂😂😂Poor boy just join man united coz we are gonna qualify for UCL this season and we can even give u those wages that will be left behind by Pogba and Sanchez🚶❤⚽🤝🤑
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nah yall will choke and be in Europa league again
hancdlmoy
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ed wood just admits manU best position is 5th place. yet Chelsea will be 5th in the table
robjet07
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It's very obvious that you would support this ban. You see a glimmer of hope with our ban. It's anybody's guess that ECA has played it's part in the imposition of ban and you are a board member.
He doesn't support the ban because it's for City... He supports the ban because he can use it as an excuse not to buy any players for United😂😂
William_Christian
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too bad United is not making top 5. 6th position is d best for u guys.
Exactly what an annoying and loud neighborhood with mutch egoism gonna say
William_Christian
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
Does any United fans love him anyway. Don't trust that coward.
blackpilot
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and city fans and the cheifs will back utd fans when they kick you out from their club
Tazeklprs
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United think they have gotten the chance to play in UCL next year but u will still remain in Europa league next year despite what will happen because even the first 6 position u won't be able to reach. useless coward Woodward. u need to support UCL but u won't play mark my word
Saaaeiklpy
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We are both Manchester in 💙❤ Woodward should defend too.Coz he is representing for English Premier League.We shouldn't be silence and a coward if we are not in the wrong.We should hire a lawyer and fight for our rights.
after making jokes on us in your golden seasons now you want us to defend your club after knowing that Edwoodward is in committee hahahahah now you will realize who is the representative of English league
AverageS4v4g3
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let's talk about history
Well, it's a subject about past occurrences. Usually liked by those who are currently failures, and sees it as a gateway to feed their unfounded self-righteous sense of importance
Rikbceimop
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too bad United is not making top 5. 6th position is d best for u guys.
let's talk about history
habcdeknz
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We are both Manchester in 💙❤ Woodward should defend too.Coz he is representing for English Premier League.We shouldn't be silence and a coward if we are not in the wrong.We should hire a lawyer and fight for our rights.
City should be punished as they have been unfair to competition. I support the executive vice chairman of Manchester United.
Emmel17
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too bad United is not making top 5. 6th position is d best for u guys.
Trisya96
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We are both Manchester in 💙❤ Woodward should defend too.Coz he is representing for English Premier League.We shouldn't be silence and a coward if we are not in the wrong.We should hire a lawyer and fight for our rights.
InnocentRicardo666
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Kevin is so devastated if he should leave the club or not🤣the only thing he wants is to win the UCL🥇But it seems like he is getting old by just dreaming that🤭🤪😂😂😂Poor boy just join man united coz we are gonna qualify for UCL this season and we can even give u those wages that will be left behind by Pogba and Sanchez🚶❤⚽🤝🤑
ishti
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It's very obvious that you would support this ban. You see a glimmer of hope with our ban. It's anybody's guess that ECA has played it's part in the imposition of ban and you are a board member.
Tadacmy
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City rivals why wouldn't he back UEFA
I wonder
acadFELIX
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Uefa should ban u too bcoz not sign Haaland
Ryan83
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if I didn't know what was going on I would city was involved in match fixing, they bought average players and turn them into superstars, why be jealous? just do the same