"Juventus expects another "shake-up" from UEFA // Photo: football-italia.net
UEFA reported about the opening of the case against Juventus. The club itself, as reported by the resource “Football Italia” confirmed the fact of receipt of the notice. The subject of the proceedings was the financial report of the club, published on June 30, 2025. According to UEFA, the club for three years (since 2022) indicated incorrect data parameter “Football Earnings Rule” and thus violated compliance with the criteria of financial Fair Play.
It is expected that the proceedings will last until the spring of next year and may threaten Juventus with a ban on the registration of new players before the start of the next season. Torino also face a hefty fine, including €10 million, which the court imposed as a suspended sentence following previous revelations of significant violations.
UEFA’s Financial Fair Play rules govern the allowable losses and the squad cost ratio (SCR). For example, European clubs can have maximum losses not exceeding €60m over three years. For those who have earned a good financial reputation, the amount can be increased by €30m (up to €90m) over a three-year period.
A new rule regarding the SCR ratio was also introduced in 2022. In the first season of the rule, clubs were obliged not to spend more than 90% of their current revenues on player acquisitions, the following season there was a tightening to 80%, this season to 70%. Juventus insist that they have managed to comply with the SCR requirements, however, according to UEFA, the club failed to enter the allowable loss limit for the reporting period.
Juventus’ annual shareholders’ meeting is scheduled for November 7, during which the club’s financial statements will be formally presented. The meeting will be the last one for Bianconeri CEO Maurizio Scanavino, who is leaving his three-year mandate.
Scanavino admitted that he has faced many challenges in managing the club but has managed to overcome them. “Three years ago, I agreed to take on a prestigious position at an extremely critical moment, not without risk for those entrusted with the responsibility of leading the club. The primary objective was to embark on a path based on economic sustainability and sporting competitiveness. With the support of owners, directors and talented colleagues, we have succeeded in achieving that goal. More than ever, I look forward to the future of Juventus with great confidence and I am sure that we have many more important pages to write in the club’s history,” said the manager.
He was appointed in 2022 amid a previous high-profile scandal. Then former Juventus president Andrea Agnelli was accused of inflating the transfer value of players, underreporting employee expenses and concealing the true size of players’ salaries. He was resigned by the shareholders. Agnelli was suspended from any soccer-related activity for two years. He was fined €60,000. He appealed, which was granted, and his fine was reduced to €40,000.
“Juventus were stripped of 15 points in Serie A, then they were returned, but 10 points were taken away a few months later. The club was suspended from European competitions in the season 2023/24 and could not participate in the Conference League, where it was selected at the end of that season. Torino were fined €20 million, half of which is a suspended sentence. These funds will be recovered from the club should UEFA declare serious irregularities in the financial statements for 2023-2025.
