Four Premier League clubs have been fined by UEFA for breaching financial sustainability regulations during the 2025/26 season.
Aston Villa have been fined 22.5 million euros (£19.4m), of which 15m euros (£12.9m) is suspended pending their continued compliance over a three-year period that began with an initial fine in July last year.
In addition, Villa will face a restriction on the registration of new players for next season's Champions League campaign.
Chelsea have been fined 3m euros (£2.6m), of which 2m euros (£1.7m) is suspended. Nottingham Forest must pay 2.5m euros (£2.2m), and Newcastle United 3m euros (£2.6m).
The Magpies acknowledged the sanction and indicated they would work with the European governing body to ensure full, ongoing compliance moving forward.
The statement read: "Newcastle United has entered into a settlement agreement with UEFA following a breach of its financial sustainability regulations in the three-year period ending June 2025.
"Following an overspend in relation to UEFA's football earnings threshold, the club has worked closely and constructively with the Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) to swiftly resolve the matter.
"Accordingly, the club has accepted the three-year settlement, which includes a €3m euro financial penalty, with a further €7m suspended pending future compliance.
"In addition, UEFA has determined that the club will pay a further €3m due to breaching UEFA's 70 per cent Squad Cost Ratio (SCR) target in calendar year 2025.
"Newcastle United thanks UEFA for its careful consideration and is committed to full ongoing compliance."
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And man city gets a free pass on this. SMH!