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Quantum and trend of non-compliance
The larger the quantum of the non-compliance with a monitoring requirement, the less favourably it will be viewed. An improving trend in respect of a monitoring requirement will be viewed more favourably than a worsening trend.
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Force majeure
The CFCB may take into account extraordinary events or circumstances beyond the control of the club which are considered a case of force majeure.
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Major and unforeseen changes in the economic environment
The CFCB may take into account the quantifiable financial impact on the club of extraordinary national economic events which are temporary and considered to be beyond the general fluctuation of the economic environment. Such events were beyond the control of the club and the club had no reasonable chance to mitigate the significant negative financial impact. Such quantifiable financial impact on the club must be covered by relevant contributions or relevant equity not already considered in the club monitoring requirements.
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Operating in a structurally inefficient market
The CFCB may consider whether the licensee is operating in a structurally inefficient football market. The inefficiency of a football market (defined as the territory of a UEFA member association) is determined by UEFA on a yearly basis by means of a comparative analysis of the top-division clubs’ total gate receipts and broadcasting rights revenues relative to the population of the territory of the UEFA member association concerned. Such structurally inefficient market factor must be covered by relevant contributions or relevant equity not already considered in the club monitoring requirements.