PSG have already indicated they will appeal any decision that they have breached the rules, which could call into question the validity of the FFP rules and how they are applied. "UEFA have a number of sanctions available, including a warning, fines, prohibition on signing players and exclusion from UEFA competitions. However, with Michel Platini having already commented that he does not expect to see any expulsions at this stage, it is likely that any sanctions imposed will fall below the ultimate threat of exclusion from UEFA competition but will be need to be strong enough to demonstrate that breach of the FFP rules should be avoided. "The next few weeks will be a critical test of the FFP rules and all clubs should be keeping a close eye on the announcements from UEFA to see the outcome of the testing of the FFP rules and the sanctions UEFA are prepared to impose."