A storm is brewing in European football as Kylian Mbappe’s legal team formally urges UEFA to disqualify Paris Saint-Germain from the 2025/26 Champions League. The claim? A breach of financial obligations by the French club. Livescore investigates this explosive saga shaking the foundations of elite football.
A Legal Bombshell Hits PSG and UEFA
When football leaves the pitch and enters the courtroom, reputations are at stake.
€55 Million Unpaid: Mbappe vs. PSG Gets Ugly
According to Mbappe’s lawyer, Delphine Verheyden, PSG still owes the French superstar €55 million in wages and bonuses from April, May, and June 2024. This timeframe coincides with the final months of Mbappe’s contract at the Parisian club.
Despite a ruling in Mbappe’s favor from Ligue 1’s Legal Commission in September 2024, PSG has allegedly failed to comply with the verdict. The matter has now escalated, with Mbappe’s team pursuing broader legal avenues to ensure payment — and even threatening UEFA sanctions.
Livescore Tracks Every Legal Twist and Turn
As this legal drama unfolds, Livescore is providing minute-by-minute coverage, from court filings to UEFA’s response and the possible repercussions for PSG’s Champions League future.
From Courtrooms to Confederations: The Fight Gets Political
Mbappe’s legal team isn’t stopping at the Ligue 1 Commission. They’re going higher.
A Call for UEFA to Enforce Their Own Rules
In a statement, Verheyden confirmed that they have contacted UEFA, the French Football Federation (FFF), and the French Sports Ministry, demanding action.
“We are dealing with a club that doesn’t respect labor contracts or legal decisions,” said Verheyden. “If UEFA ignores this, it undermines the credibility of the entire financial fair play framework.”
According to UEFA statutes, clubs that fail to honor wage payments can be banned from continental competitions. This clause is now at the center of Mbappe’s legal push.
PSG’s Accounts Frozen Amid Financial Fallout
This is no longer just legal theory — it’s financial reality for PSG.
€61 Million Frozen by Court Order
Reports confirm that a French court has frozen €61 million in PSG’s bank accounts — a sum mirroring the amount owed to Mbappe, including penalties and interest. The hearing to resolve the matter is scheduled for May 26, 2025.
Despite the serious nature of the sanctions, PSG maintains that it had hoped for a more amicable solution and even questions the legal process.
PSG Fires Back: The Contract Dispute Explained
Behind every legal war is a deeper rift — and for PSG, it’s about principles.
The “Gentleman’s Agreement” PSG Claims Was Broken
PSG claims that during the contract renewal talks in 2022, there was an informal understanding: Mbappe would not leave on a free transfer. Yet, in summer 2024, Mbappe refused to activate a one-year extension and joined Real Madrid without a transfer fee.
In response, PSG reportedly withheld wages and bonuses, asserting that Mbappe’s decision violated a moral clause in their agreement.
However, Mbappe’s lawyers argue that the contract had no legally binding clause preventing him from leaving — and more importantly, that his wages were not contingent on a transfer fee.
UEFA’s Integrity on the Line?
What happens next could set a precedent for every club and player in Europe.
Mbappe’s Camp Frames It as a Test of UEFA’s Authority
Mbappe has remained silent publicly, focusing on his debut season at Real Madrid, where he’s preparing for a massive Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal.
But behind the scenes, his legal team is vocal:
“If PSG remains eligible for the Champions League after breaching financial obligations, what meaning do UEFA’s rules really have?” Verheyden asked in a recent press release.
This isn’t just about Mbappe — it’s being framed as a battle for transparency and accountability in football governance.
How This Affects the Champions League and PSG
The ripple effects of this case could alter the competitive landscape of European football.
Could PSG Be Banned from Europe?
While UEFA has yet to make an official statement, legal experts say the case has merit. Clubs have been sanctioned before — from AC Milan’s exclusion in 2019 to Manchester City’s temporary ban in 2020, which was later overturned.
If UEFA applies its rules strictly, PSG could face:
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Suspension from Champions League 2025/26
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Financial penalties
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Reputational damage
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A broader audit into its financial operations
Livescore Covers the Fallout Beyond the Courtroom
As UEFA deliberates, Livescore will provide exclusive analysis, expert commentary, and real-time updates — including how this affects PSG’s seeding, draw, and future revenue from the tournament.
❓ FAQ – What Fans Want to Know About the Mbappe vs. PSG Dispute
1. How much money does PSG owe Mbappe?
According to legal documents, PSG owes €55 million in unpaid wages and bonuses from April–June 2024.
2. Why didn’t Mbappe go to France’s Labor Court?
PSG claims this is the proper channel, but Mbappe’s legal team argues they’ve already won a decision through Ligue 1’s legal commission and are now escalating the matter through UEFA and civil courts.
3. Can UEFA really ban PSG from the Champions League?
Yes. According to UEFA’s financial regulations, any club that fails to meet wage commitments can be excluded from UEFA competitions.
4. Why is PSG holding back Mbappe’s wages?
PSG claims Mbappe broke a verbal agreement not to leave on a free transfer. His team argues no such clause existed in writing, making PSG’s withholding illegal.
5. Will this affect Mbappe at Real Madrid?
No. Mbappe is a full-time Madrid player now and is eligible for all matches. The legal dispute only affects PSG’s status, not Mbappe’s career at Real.
❤️ Conclusion: A Legal Drama That Could Redefine European Football
This is more than just a contract dispute. It’s a defining moment for football’s legal and ethical boundaries. If UEFA sides with Mbappe, it could establish a new era of financial enforcement.
But if PSG avoids punishment, it may send the message that big clubs can defy regulations without consequence.
As the football world watches, Livescore soccer will be your eyes and ears — reporting every update, legal turn, and sporting consequence in this unprecedented battle between superstar and superclub.