Bayern CEO criticises UEFA: "A rule without enforcement makes no sense" | OneFootball

Financial Fair Play continues to spark international discussions - including at the German record champions. Bayern's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen has now taken a clear stance: For him, the current system is too lenient. In an interview with Welt am Sonntag, the 58-year-old called for tougher sanctions and more control from UEFA.

"I am always in favor of looking at both sides - income and expenses," Dreesen explained. The gap between the Bundesliga and the Premier League has long been dangerously wide. "The bottom team in the Premier League receives 125 million euros, 30 million more in TV revenues than us. Liverpool receives 200 million euros, while FC Barcelona and Real Madrid each receive around 160 million euros."

"We can't compete with the Premier League"

Dreesen sees the economic conditions as one of the biggest challenges of European football: "The Premier League generates around seven billion euros in TV revenues. We can't compete with the Premier League, it has different requirements and a different market."

Nevertheless, the Bayern CEO wants UEFA to take stronger action against financial violations in the future. "I am absolutely in favor of the newly introduced salary cap for the squad. Anyone who exceeds the introduced 70 percent limit must be sanctioned," Dreesen made clear.

Bayern boss calls for a Europe-wide salary cap

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For Dreesen, it's clear: Only with consistent penalties can Financial Fair Play remain credible. "The 70 percent seems to be very sufficient, but it also includes depreciations and brokerage fees. However, the most important thing is that the sanctions are enforced accordingly and that clubs can no longer evade their responsibility as in the past."

Although Dreesen considers a Europe-wide salary cap desirable, he also shows realism here: "A rule without strict enforcement makes no sense. A salary cap would also be very desirable, but I think it is unlikely that it can be enforced at the European level."

With his clear words, Dreesen brings an old debate back to the table - and makes it clear that FC Bayern demands more fairness and consistency in European football in the future.

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