Man City Avoid Ban For Breach Of FIFA Transfer Rules

Manchester City have avoided a transfer ban after FIFA found the Premier League club guilty of falling foul of regulations regarding the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18.

Manchester City have been fined 370,000 Swiss Francs (£315,000) after admitting breaching Fifa rules on the international transfer and registration of under-18 players.

Fifa said City breached article 19 of its regulations: “International transfers of players are only permitted if the player is over the age of 18.”

Chelsea were banned for signing players for two transfer windows for a similar rule breach – but the club are appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to have that overturned.