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The new anti-money laundering law will force football clubs to report their signings and changes in shareholding
Spain🏛️ PoliticsCenter6 hr. ago

The new anti-money laundering law will force football clubs to report their signings and changes in shareholding

The new anti-money laundering law being prepared by the Spanish government requires major football clubs to undergo greater financial scrutiny. Under this legislation, clubs will be obligated to identify investors, sponsors, and intermediaries they work with, and report significant transactions to authorities. Special attention will be given to changes in ownership structure and player transfers. The goal is to prevent football clubs from becoming part of global money laundering networks.

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El País logoEl PaísIndependent🔒Center6 hr. ago
The new anti-money laundering law will force football clubs to report their signings and changes in shareholding

The new anti-money laundering law being prepared by the Spanish government requires major football clubs to undergo greater financial scrutiny. Under this legislation, clubs will be obligated to identify investors, sponsors, and intermediaries they work with, and report significant transactions to authorities. Special attention will be given to changes in ownership structure and player transfers. The goal is to prevent football clubs from becoming part of global money laundering networks.

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