UEFA, European soccer's governing body, has approved rules aimed at curbing reckless spending by football clubs.

Under UEFA president Michel Platini's "Financial Fair Play" plan, clubs will not be able to spend more than they generate through revenues and cash injections from rich benefactors will be severely restricted.

Those who fail to comply could ultimately be barred from entering European competitions.

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