I don't think the club will ever really recover from this crushing blow. Who said the governing bodies aren't serious about regulating the game?

Yep, I'm happy with the outcome, glad it meets your approval

I haven't read the full details of this, but did read a short section of an article that said that they broke a similar rule to Chelsea, who have obviously had a transfer ban.

How come City haven't had a ban then? Is Chelsea's ban due to repeat offending, or are the circumstances different?

Sterling has been transfer listed as a result.

Damn! They will have to ration their food supplies.

What is the fine for?

Elvis, read somewhere THAT City pleaded guilty while Chelsea didn't.

I dont see how admitting guilt AFTER being collared for it should result in leniency.

I can see Barca and Chelsea challenging this.

Can’t even pay a week’s piano lessons for Sanchez with that fine.

comment by CurrentlyInChina (U11181)
posted 3 minutes ago
Elvis, read somewhere THAT City pleaded guilty while Chelsea didn't.
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Chelsea also broke the rules no fewer than 29 times

Apparently they would have got Maguire if they had another £315k towards the fee.

The massive, massive cheating caaaaants

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/fifa-explain-man-city-not-18928718

Here you go Elvis

comment by rosso is facking happy (U17054)
posted 15 seconds ago
comment by CurrentlyInChina (U11181)
posted 3 minutes ago
Elvis, read somewhere THAT City pleaded guilty while Chelsea didn't.
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Chelsea also broke the rules no fewer than 29 times
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How many times did City do it?

The fact City pleaded guilty saved them £315,000 in legal costs fighting the case in court.

Feck me Rosso, 29 times is taking the p!ss.

comment by Mad Max (U22216)
posted 2 minutes ago
comment by rosso is facking happy(U17054)
posted 15 seconds ago
comment by CurrentlyInChina (U11181)
posted 3 minutes ago
Elvis, read somewhere THAT City pleaded guilty while Chelsea didn't.
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Chelsea also broke the rules no fewer than 29 times
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How many times did City do it?
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Not sure, but I believe this punishment relates to the illegal signing of two U18 players.

Also worth mentioning (because it’s funny) that they’re still under investigation by UEFA over further potential FFP breaches, the FA over the signing of Jadon Sancho , and the PL over FFP breaches and the signing of other young players.

So basically cheat the system, admit your wrongdoing, pay the fine and then carry on signing players?

Apparently City only broke the rules twice, whilst Chelsea broke it 29 times...

But breaking rules is breaking rules. Should kick them out of the CL and hand it over to the closest Manchester based club.

Chelsea broke that rule 29 times, and then had the audacity to appeal?

comment by Prem (U7618)
posted 1 minute ago
Chelsea broke that rule 29 times, and then had the audacity to appeal?
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This works in the Russian courts if you know the right people.

“B-b-but we only didn’t do it 29 times...”

comment by Red Russian (U4715)
posted 3 minutes ago
comment by Prem (U7618)
posted 1 minute ago
Chelsea broke that rule 29 times, and then had the audacity to appeal?
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This works in the Russian courts if you know the right people.
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This doesn’t surprise me.

comment by Mad Max (U22216)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
I dont see how admitting guilt AFTER being collared for it should result in leniency.

I can see Barca and Chelsea challenging this.
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Of course its different. For a start, admitting your guilt is at least a sign of remorse and thus tends to lead to less harsh sanctions. I've held disciplinary meetings where the outcome has been different because the accused admitted guilt and showed remorse. Not only does it save a ton of time in fighting it, especially if someone appeals, you would assume they are more likely to learn from their mistakes and act differently in future. It happens with legal cases as well.

Then when you add that the circumstances are probably different, the outcomes should be different. I haven't read into it but if Chelsea not only broke it more frequently, denied any wrong doing and appealed, it makes sense that their sanction would be more severe.

comment by TheFoxOutsideTheBox (U20459)
posted 4 minutes ago
comment by Mad Max (U22216)
posted 1 hour, 36 minutes ago
I dont see how admitting guilt AFTER being collared for it should result in leniency.

I can see Barca and Chelsea challenging this.
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Of course its different. For a start, admitting your guilt is at least a sign of remorse and thus tends to lead to less harsh sanctions. I've held disciplinary meetings where the outcome has been different because the accused admitted guilt and showed remorse. Not only does it save a ton of time in fighting it, especially if someone appeals, you would assume they are more likely to learn from their mistakes and act differently in future. It happens with legal cases as well.

Then when you add that the circumstances are probably different, the outcomes should be different. I haven't read into it but if Chelsea not only broke it more frequently, denied any wrong doing and appealed, it makes sense that their sanction would be more severe.
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Yep; won’t help them next time they’re collared though