Man City facing GBP50m fine for breaching FFP regulations

[PapaLazarou]

I thought FIFA suspended Barca's transfer ban, pending the outcome of an appeal by the club ?

[chiswickmart]

I thought FIFA suspended Barca's transfer ban, pending the outcome of an appeal by the club ?

They did indeed. The appeal will probably fail but it will allow Barca the summer to do some spending and prepare for 12 months not being able to buy anyone.

[proclaimer]

Will UEFA have the clout / minerals to see this one through, I wonder ?

Given the choice between banning clubs who break the rules from money spinning tournaments or using this as an opportunity for raking in money from rich owners while doing nothing else to address the real issues I know which one I think they will opt for.

[chief_wiggam]

Fine them 150 million and kick them out of Europe.

[proclaimer]

Don't think they will have any worry about taking any amount of money off them ... ban someone who can enhance a money making tournament ... Hmmm!