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Serie A club Roma have announced they are "delighted" to collaborate with UEFA over an investigation into their accounts as part of the European football governing body's financial fair play policy. - Liverpool under investigation by UEFA
- Conte backs Roma to emulate Juventus The Giallorossi were named as one of seven clubs, including league rivals Inter Milan and other top European clubs Monaco and Liverpool, currently under investigation by UEFA's Club Financial Control Board (CFCB) over their accountancy practices in the past two years. They have to provide further documentation in October and November before learning whether sanctions, such as a withholding of prize money this season or squad restrictions, will be imposed. However, the joint Serie A leaders are relaxed about the enquiry. "Roma supports the efforts of UEFA in favour of financial fair play in order to assure financial stability in the footballing sector," read a statement on the Italian club's website. "This is all in perfect harmony with our own club strategy. "Only three years ago, the current owners took over this club in clear financial difficulty and made it clear right from the beginning that the club would be led as a company aimed at maximising the financial successes in line with the sporting performances. "We are truly proud of the financial and sporting achievements reached in such a short period of time and we are even more optimistic looking ahead to the future. "We are delighted to open a constructive dialogue with UEFA on this subject. We are certain that the results we have obtained so far will be recognised and that our club policy can be considered as a model for future investments in European football." Roma have just made their return to European club competition after an absence of three years. With Napoli failing to qualify for the Champions League, both they and Juventus can look forward to a greater slice of television revenue this season, particularly should they reach the knockout stages. However, it is their accounts from the past two seasons which have caught UEFA's eye, leading to an investigation which the Serie A club have welcomed.
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