There will be no investigation by the European Commission into Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, despite formal complaints filed by La Liga alleging breaches of EU competition law. That’s according to The Guardian, which confirmed the EU has decided not to proceed.
In July 2023, La Liga president Javier Tebas accused both clubs of receiving disguised state aid—from Qatar (PSG) and Abu Dhabi (City)—claiming they benefited from non-commercial financial support that distorted competition by enabling massive investment in transfers and salaries.
Brussels: Not Enough Evidence
Sources close to the case told The Guardian that the Commission found the evidence insufficient to justify a formal probe. While concerns over foreign subsidies remain on the EU’s radar, the specific links provided did not meet the legal threshold required to trigger proceedings.
The Commission had previously said it could “review any information related to foreign subsidies that may distort the internal market,” but has neither confirmed nor denied the closure of this case.
A Symbolic Win for PSG and City
Both clubs have denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations unfounded and politically motivated. Tebas even went as far as to compare City’s finances to the Enron scandal, sparking backlash from the Premier League champions.
For now, no legal action will follow—a symbolic victory for City and PSG in their long-running battle against allegations of financial doping.
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