Manchester City banned from upcoming UEFA competitions

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Manchester City has been banned from UEFA club competitions for the next two seasons - beginning in 2020/21 - and handed a $32.5 million fine by European football's governing body.

UEFA found that the English Premier League team had “committed serious breaches” of its Licensing and Financial Fair Play Regulations.

City said in a statement they are “disappointed,” calling UEFA’s process “flawed” and plan to appeal the decision.

The English Premier League club can still participate in the ongoing Champions League season for 2019/20.