FC Twente banned from European competition

FC Twente has been banned from European competition for three years due to a deal with Doyen Sports Investments. The Dutch football association, the KNVB, has punished the Eredivisie club for not disclosing the deal.

What happened?

FC Twente signed a deal with Doyen Sports Investments in 2014, which required the club to give the Maltese firm 10 to 50 percent of the transfer rights of seven players for €5 million.

Why does it matter for FC Twente?

The deal is in breach of KNVB rules and has led to a three-year ban for the club.

What's next?

FC Twente has accepted the charge and has also been fined €49,405. The club could lose its license for next season if it fails to comply with an independent investigation into how the club is run.