The president of Real Madrid, Florentino Pérez, made a bold statement in an interview with the Colombian daily Gol Caracol, expressing his views on clubs that spend more money than they earn, especially singling out Monaco:
“The difference between my club and Monaco is that Real does not spend more than it earns, in accordance with financial fair play imposed by UEFA. Today, foreigners, who have a lot of money, invest in clubs and set up teams like Chelsea, Manchester City, or PSG. It’s a form of unfair competition.”
These words are likely to spark controversy and discussions within the football community, as Pérez directly addresses the financial practices of certain clubs, suggesting that they engage in unfair competition by exceeding their financial means. The statement touches on the ongoing debates surrounding financial fair play and the impact of wealthy investors on football clubs.
