The Spanish league has formally lodged a complaint with UEFA against Paris Saint-Germain, alleging a breach of financial fair play regulations. This accusation is tied to PSG’s recent contract extension with Kylian Mbappe, a move that thwarted his intended transfer to Real Madrid. La Liga’s complaint, filed this week, follows a similar one made in April against Manchester City, which the league contends continuously violates financial fair play regulations.

In a statement, the Spanish league expressed its intention to pursue legal action against PSG in the European Union, France, and Switzerland. The league argues that such practices disturb the soccer ecosystem, jeopardize the sustainability of the sport, and artificially inflate the market with funds not generated within soccer itself.

The recent three-year contract extension for Mbappe with PSG was labeled as “scandalous” by the Spanish league, raising concerns about its impact on the economic stability of European soccer. La Liga accuses PSG and Manchester City of improper financing, either through direct cash injections or sponsorships and contracts that deviate from market conditions.

The Spanish league contends that PSG’s financial situation, marked by recent losses, makes it financially unfeasible to reach an agreement with Mbappe while sustaining a high-cost squad featuring players like Lionel Messi and Neymar. The complaint against Manchester City was initiated in April, with the possibility of further action as additional data is collected.

PSG, owned by Qatar Sports Investments, and Manchester City, under Abu Dhabi ownership, have faced criticism from Spanish league president Javier Tebas, who often denounces state-owned clubs for disregarding financial fair play rules. Tebas tweeted that Mbappe’s decision to stay with PSG was an “INSULT to soccer.” The French league responded by expressing disapproval of Tebas’ attacks as unfounded.

La Liga has engaged law firms in France and Switzerland to handle legal actions, including potential action against PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi for a “conflict of interest” related to his roles with UEFA and other soccer-related entities. This is not the first time the Spanish league has taken action against PSG and Manchester City, having filed complaints in 2017 and 2018, leading to UEFA sanctions that were later overturned by decisions from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which the Spanish league deemed “strange.”

The league reiterated its commitment to defending financial fair play and promoting sustainable soccer in Europe.