Manchester City two-year European ban lifted

In Summary

•Uefa's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) issued the ban in February after ruling City had committed "serious breaches" of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations between 2012 and 2016.

•City's original fine of 30m euros (£26.9m) has been reduced to 10m euros.

by BBC NEWS None
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13 July 2020 - 11:42
Manchester City players pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the Premier League last year
Manchester City players pose with the trophy as they celebrate winning the Premier League last year
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Manchester City have successfully overturned their two-year ban from European club competitions.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (Cas) announced the club were cleared of "disguising equity funds" on Monday.

Uefa's Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) issued the ban in February after ruling City had committed "serious breaches" of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations between 2012 and 2016.

City's original fine of 30m euros (£26.9m) has been reduced to 10m euros.

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