Girona

2024 - 5 - 14

Man City & Girona Face UEFA Rules on Champions League Qualification

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Find out how UEFA rules could affect Man City and Girona's Champions League dreams!

Manchester City and Girona, both owned by Abu Dhabi investors, are facing a critical decision from UEFA regarding their eligibility to compete in the Champions League next season. The teams' qualification raises concerns about collusion and fair play, prompting UEFA to offer divestment options to the owners to meet regulatory requirements.

Girona, in their ambitious pursuit of success, has already made significant moves by submitting a club-record €10m offer for a promising Czech defender. With their eyes set on the Champions League, the club is strategically planning for the upcoming season.

However, the City Football Group, which owns Manchester City and has shares in Girona, must make challenging choices to ensure both teams can participate in the prestigious tournament. The pressure is on to comply with UEFA regulations to avoid any repercussions that could hinder their campaigns.

Girona's recent triumph over Barcelona and securing their Champions League spot seemed like a fairy tale, but the looming deadline of June 3 adds a sense of urgency. Failure to meet UEFA's requirements may result in Girona being demoted to the Europa League, a scenario that could significantly impact the club's future.

On the other hand, the Abu Dhabi investors have a crucial role in determining the fate of both clubs, showcasing the complex dynamics of ownership in modern football. The interconnectedness between Manchester City and Girona highlights the challenges of club affiliations and competitive integrity in European football.

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Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet ... (The Associated Press)

Manchester City and Girona both qualifying for the Champions League next season is testing UEFA rules to protect against collusion in games.

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Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet ... (Toronto Star)

GENEVA (AP) — The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League ...

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Girona submit club-record €10m offer for highly-rated Czech defender (Football Espana)

Having wrapped up Champions League qualification earlier this month, Girona have already started planning for next season. Specifically, they are lining up ...

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City Group must sell shares of Girona for Champions League (World Soccer Talk)

In order for both Manchester City and Girona to compete in next season's UEFA Champions League, City Football Group must make hard decisions.

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Girona's hopes of re-signing Manchester City stars effectively over ... (Football Espana)

Earlier this month, Girona booked their place in next season's Champions League, having secured a stunning 4-2 victory over Barcelona at Montilivi.

Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet ... (WTOP)

Failing to comply with UEFA's rules with a proposal by June 3 should see one of the two teams, likely Girona, demoted to the second-tier Europa League. The team ...

Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet ... (TSN)

The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League next season ...

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Girona - Villarreal live - LaLiga (MARCA.com)

Match ends, Girona 0, Villarreal 1. Second Half ends, Girona 0, Villarreal 1. Offside, Girona. Portu is caught offside. Second yellow card to Kiko Fem.

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Girona vs Villarreal Predictions and Betting Tips: Girona to continue ... (Goal.com)

We share predictions and betting tips for the La Liga fixture between Girona and Villarreal, including 4.20 odds on the winning margin.

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Girona 0-1 Villarreal: Traore strike lifts Yellow Submarine (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Villarreal beat Girona on Tuesday, denting their hosts' hopes of finishing ahead of Barcelona in LaLiga.

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Girona vs. Villarreal LIVE STREAM (5/14/24): Watch LA Liga online ... (nj.com)

Girona face Villarreal CF in a La Liga game at Estadi Montilivi in Girona, Spain, on Tuesday, April 14, 2024.

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UEFA has set a condition for Girona to qualify for the Champions ... (Football on DailySPORTS)

UEFA has imposed a condition on the Catalan club Girona for their inclusion in the Champions League, where they qualified for the first time in history at ...

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Girona 'hits' against Villarreal and puts 2nd place in LaLiga on a 'tray ... (FC Barcelona Noticias)

Villarreal gave the surprise in Montilivi this Tuesday with a narrow victory against Girona (0-1). A goal from Bertrand Traoré earned three points for the ...

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Girona v Villarreal: La Liga hot shots can deliver in 17/2 Bet Builder (Betting.betfair)

La Liga betting preview and tips for Girona v Villarreal, including 7/2 & 17/2 Bet Builders featuring Primera Division top scorer Artem Dovbyk.

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LaLiga runners-up finish very difficult for Girona, boss Michel says (The Straits Times)

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - LaLiga - Atletico Madrid v Girona - Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain - April 13, 2024 Girona coach Michel before the match ...

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LaLiga runners-up finish very difficult for Girona, boss Michel says (beIN SPORTS USA)

Girona had been hoping to push on and secure second place in LaLiga, but a loss to Villarreal on Tuesday made Barcelona the favourites.

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LaLiga runners-up finish very difficult for Girona, boss Michel says (beIN SPORTS AUSTRALIA)

Michel knows it will not be easy for Girona to secure a second-place finish in LaLiga after they slipped to a 1-0 home loss to Villarreal on Tuesday. But the players will give their all to try and finish an impressive season on a high, the coach vowed.

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Reduce Girona stake or miss Champions League, UEFA tells Man ... (The Punch)

City Football Group, the parent company of Manchester City, must reduce its stake in Girona if the Spanish club is to be allowed to compete.

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Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet ... (Sportstar)

The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League next season ...

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UEFA, CFG in talks over Manchester City and Girona's Champions ... (The Athletic)

City Football Group (CFG) and UEFA are in dialogue over a solution which will allow Manchester City and Girona to both compete in the Champions League next ...

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Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet ... (TSN)

The Abu Dhabi investors in Manchester City and Girona have been offered divestment options by UEFA to let both compete in the Champions League next season ...

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Drama with Girona! Míchel's men could miss out on the Champions ... (FC Barcelona Noticias)

The Champions League will have a new format next season, now with 36 teams, although one of them might not end up being Girona, despite having already ...

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