Villa Beat System, But UEFA Rules Bite

Aston Villa are unwanted guests at the Super Cup, forced to sell stars despite billionaire owners.

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What happened. Aston Villa face PSG in the UEFA Super Cup, but their progress is hampered by UEFA financial rules forcing them to sell key players.

• UEFA's rules weren't designed for competitive balance, says Traverso.
• Villa can't match revenue of giants like Man United.
• Arsenal want Ezri Konsa, Emery hopes he stays.

“The regulations were never designed to create competitive balance but rather to bring financial discipline.”

— Andrea Traverso

Villa could win a second European trophy in three months, but must keep Konsa to build on success.

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