Euro: UEFA bans Man City for 2 CL seasons

[Savi]

Wasn't sure if I had to give this its own topic but there ya go;


Manchester City have been banned from European club competition for the next two seasons after being found to have committed "serious breaches" of Uefa's club licensing and financial fair play regulations.

The reigning Premier League champions have also been fined 30m euros (£25m).

The decision is subject to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Manchester City said they were "disappointed but not surprised" by the announcement and will appeal.

More to follow.

(from BBC)

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[hatterson]

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

How likely are they going to serve this ban? You would think a lot of players will leave or refuse to go because of this. Maybe even pep

 

[hatterson]

I'd also be curious if this affects other English clubs qualifying.

If it's held up, does 5th place in England qualify or does that spot just vanish and get sent down the ladder.

 

[AB13]

Should have been punished much more severely for destroying the transfer market beyond repair. Chelski and PSG should be hit with something similar. Maybe a 5 year ban from european competition and obligatory relegation to League One or something would be appropriate.

Well, fifth guarantees UCL qualification this year so that makes Arsenals league season a little more interesting.

 

[StevenF1919]

Good. Do it to PSG now too.

 

[Chimaera]

He gone.

 

[Machinehead]

*sips tea*

 

[Chimaera]

If it sticks, there are going to be some players who leave.

But here's the question, when are teams like PSG, Juve and others going to get hit?

 

[Deficient Mode]

Wow. I can't believe they seriously punished a club for financial fair play violations. Hopefully it's just a start but I doubt it.

 

[Gecklund]

I'd also be curious if this affects other English clubs qualifying.

If it's held up, does 5th place in England qualify or does that spot just vanish and get sent down the ladder.

That what I was wondering too.

 

[Power Man]

Meh
They will certainly appeal that and lawyer up
The ban will be lifted

 

[Havre]

One can only dream.

 

[Savi]

This is the 2nd time they were caught right? First time they only had to pay a big fine.
But yeah I could see this going from 2 years to just 1.

 

[Chimaera]

I mean, KdB would look great playing in Anfield.

 

[Live in the Now]

Hahahahahahahahahahahaaaaa

 

[hatterson]

 

[HajdukSplit]

Good, they actually punish clubs from the 'big leagues' but I'm almost certain it will be reduced upon appeal

 

[Live in the Now]

I'd also be curious if this affects other English clubs qualifying.

If it's held up, does 5th place in England qualify or does that spot just vanish and get sent down the ladder.

5th place would qualify, yes.

 

[Peen]

Good, they actually punish clubs from the 'big leagues' but I'm almost certain it will be reduced upon appeal

Still, a full year is massive.

Also, an appeal isn't a guarantee so players may just not want to risk it and ask out sooner than later.

 

[Live in the Now]

This will also get pushed off and not apply to next season. But that has the effect of harming their player recruitment for another year because players won't join teams where it's up in the air if they'll be able to play the Champions League for two seasons.

 

[Havre]

They are better off taking the punishment right away - certainly no point in pushing it in to the future.

Take it now and pray it will only be one year. No players lost. Push it into the year after and players will start to plan leaving.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Should have been punished much more severely for destroying the transfer market beyond repair. Chelski and PSG should be hit with something similar. Maybe a 5 year ban from european competition and obligatory relegation to League One or something would be appropriate.

Well, fifth guarantees UCL qualification this year so that makes Arsenals league season a little more interesting.

Pretty ironic an EPL fan is complaining about this.

 

[robertmac43]

Holy smokes this Liverpool team could be dominant for a while. I don't see any teams challenging them the way City can....well when City can spend a ton of money...

 

[Icarium]

Let's wait for the appeal before celebrating too much.