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What's 'financial fair play'?
Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, introduced by UEFA, aim to prevent clubs from spending more than they earn. Brighton's CEO considering the 'financial sense' of selling Baleba highlights this. Clubs must balance their books to avoid penalties, ensuring long-term stability and fairer competition across European football.
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