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PSG ‘strongly denies’ allegations of FFP misconduct

The Ligue 1 club has issued a statement refuting allegations reported in Der Spiegel and Mediaset using documents obtained via Football Leaks Paris Saint-Germain have ‘strongly denied’ allegations that it was involved in secret meetings with Gianni Infantino that helped the club achieve more lenient sanction for breach of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
According to documents obtained by Der Spiegel, Mediapart and other outlets via Football Leaks, both PSG and Manchester City breached the rules, which restrict clubs from overspending. UEFA investigated nine clubs which it believed were in breach of the FFP regulations, including PSG and Man City following the introduction of the ruling for the 2013-14 season.
Following the investigation, UEFA reached agreements with both PSG and Man City allowing them to participate in European competition. The Football Leaks documents explain how Infantino used his power as UEFA General Secretary in 2014 to put pressure on the Club Financial Co…