AC Milan Seeming Ask to be Kicked Out of EL

[Superrangers]

It’s being reported in Italy that Ivan Gazidis, Milan’s CEO has asked for them to be kicked out of the EL for breaching FFP rules. They are under investigation for breaching FFP rules as it stands and apparently they see this as a way to give them more time to balance the books?

Seems odd?!

Torino would take their place if it happened.

 

[ICA_86]

Maybe requesting to be kicked out before it starts is cheaper than the punishment for being thrown out?

They’re owned by an American hedge fund called Elliot now who seem quite sensible, but I reckon any FFP sanctions will be from when they were owned by that extremely dodgy Li Yonghong from a couple of years back.

 

[Superrangers]

Maybe requesting to be kicked out before it starts is cheaper than the punishment for being thrown out?

They’re owned by an American hedge fund called Elliot now who seem quite sensible, but I reckon any FFP sanctions will be from when they were owned by that extremely dodgy Li Yonghong from a couple of years back.

Perhaps but it sets a very dangerous precedent. The authorities need to enforce the rules and hand out stiff penalties, not have clubs try to drive the process.

 

[ICA_86]

Perhaps but it sets a very dangerous precedent. The authorities need to enforce the rules and hand out stiff penalties, not have clubs try to drive the process.

UEFA can’t allow it but maybe there’s a reduced punishment for being up front and honest about it?

Who knows, as you say it’s a dangerous precedent that’s potentially being set.

 

[Earl of Leven]

It is probably an attempt to work with UEFA and not hide anything....and yes it is all from the ALWAYS dodgy Chinese takeover that even on here was flagged up as a huge debt mountain in waiting.

 

[dt17]

You'd think a run in Europe would help balance the books, no?

 

[sw26]

So they are effectively plea bargaining FFP?

Interesting approach.

 

[Superrangers]

So they are effectively plea bargaining FFP?

Interesting approach.

Yet Gazidis is on record as trying to rally the support of clubs that oppose FFP.

 

[Big Buff]

If it happens, it means Torino would get in, AS Roma would presumably move up out of our group and into the next qualifying round.

 

[Bluenose1992]

Gives them a free run at concentrating on the league and finishing top 4. Probably see the EL as a hindrance plus most of their fans won’t be interested in it going by last seasons attendances.

Not a fan of this as it damages the Europa League brand even more if a big club like Milan is happy not to play in it.

 

[Superrangers]

Gives them a free run at concentrating on the league and finishing top 4. Probably see the EL as a hindrance plus most of their fans won’t be interested in it going by last seasons attendances.

Not a fan of this as it damages the Europa League brand even more if a big club like Milan is happy not to play in it.

Precisely. It is not up to them.

 

[Candyass]

You'd think a run in Europe would help balance the books, no?

Winning it would barely cover 1 marquee signing. Would make a world of difference to us, obviously.

 

[Brown Bear]

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You'd think a run in Europe would help balance the books, no?

Go to most Milan home games, no many Milanista worried about the Europa League to be honest.

 

[Superrangers]

G

Go to most Milan home games, no many Milanista worried about the Europa League to be honest.

Still tv, advertising and prize money. Even say they made £10-15m it’s not exactly small change.

 

[The Union Flag]

Is this the start of the big clubs turning their back on the Europa league?

 

[oldgregg]

They should be absolutely hammered for this if that's what they're asking for. 3 or 4 year European ban from all competitions, absolutely wretched behaviour. See how far their spending spree gets them with no access to the Champions league.

 

[Superrangers]

Is this the start of the big clubs turning their back on the Europa league?

I think sides have already been doing this. English sides have rested players regularly and I’m sure they aren’t the only ones, although I suppose abandoning the tournament altogether is a different level.

 

[huistra23]

Yet Gazidis is on record as trying to rally the support of clubs that oppose FFP.

Does Gazidis not have a connection to Arsenal?

 

[Superrangers]

Does Gazidis not have a connection to Arsenal?

Yes, former CEO is he not?

 

[PortoyMortoy]

Is this the start of the big clubs turning their back on the Europa league?

Better to disqualify yourself from Europa and have more time to sort your finances out than to potentially risk being kicked out the CL if they make it within the next few years