Belgian agent filed a complaint with the European Commission over UEFA 's Financial Fair Play rules . Was represented by lawyer who helped change the way transfer system works . Complaint argues UEFA 's ` ` break - even rule '' restricts competition . In December , was handed a year - long ban from UEFA club competitions after falling foul of UEFA .
Belgian agent lodges a complaint with the European Commission over UEFA 's Financial Fair Play rules . Agent represented by lawyer who helped revolutionize the way transfer system works . Complaint argues UEFA 's `` break-even rule '' restricts competition . In December , Malaga handed a season-long ban from UEFA club competitions after falling foul of FFP .