UEFA has emphasised that its financial fair play measures are designed to safeguard the long-term health of the European game and introduce more discipline within club finances.

欧足联强调财务公平措施的设计意图是保护欧洲足球的长期健康并引入更多俱乐部财政纪律。

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But such spending has raised questions about whether clubs would be able to comply with the Uefa financial fair play regulations.

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The payment to the 24 teams was ready to destroy UEFA Financial Fair Play before it had a chance to take hold.

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With the advent of UEFA Financial Fair Play and record losses, common sense would dictate that the clubs should use their new (additional) wealth as a way to re balance operations.

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