Textor recently criticized the concept of financial fair play in an interview with ESPN Brazil, stating: “Let’s clarify what financial fair play really means. It’s a term that gets thrown around, but it’s not consistent globally. Financial fair play should imply fairness, but in Europe, it doesn’t.
“The term ‘financial fair play’ is misleading. It’s actually a farce because it’s not fair at all. The rule allows teams to spend only 75 percent of their revenue on player salaries. This system benefits the big clubs with global brands—like Liverpool and Manchester United—by allowing them to spend more.
“Teams like Crystal Palace face Manchester United, and Manchester United can spend significantly more on players. There’s no salary cap or financial parity, so it’s not financial fair play; it’s just unfair.”
