Several European football teams have recently been owned or heavily funded by state-affiliated organisations. Investments linked to sovereign wealth funds have helped teams like Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City, prompting questions about competition fairness.

Such support offers substantial financial benefits, enabling clubs to make large investments in infrastructure, wages, and transfers. Traditionally run clubs may find it more difficult to compete on an equal footing as a result of this disruption of the competitive balance. UEFA's current rules, such as Financial Fair Play (FFP), are designed to curb excessive expenditure, but there are still concerns about how well they handle state-backed funds.

To guarantee fair competition, delegates must assess whether the existing frameworks are adequate or whether additional regulations are needed. The difficulty is striking a balance between club autonomy, financial growth, and sport purity.