Unprecedented blow to the English champions. Manchester City face years-long ban from European competitions

The Union of European Football Associations is reportedly ready to announce Manchester City's expulsion from all European competitions for a period of seven to ten years if the club's appeal against 114 financial violations is rejected.

Details: Colombian journalist Cesar Augusto Londono claims that the unprecedentedly harsh sanctions could come into force if the Citizens fail to legally prove that the allegations of breaching financial fair play rules are unfounded. The potential ban would apply to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, leaving the club facing international isolation for an entire decade.

At present, no official statements have been issued by European football's governing bodies. Manchester City representatives categorically deny any wrongdoing, insist they are completely innocent and have already launched the appeals process, expressing their readiness to defend their interests all the way to the High Court of the United Kingdom.

It is worth noting that the lengthy investigation into Manchester City's financial reporting has been ongoing for several years and concerns sponsorship contracts, revenue and undisclosed employment agreements. In 2020, the Citizens successfully challenged a two-year Champions League ban at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, proving that some of the European regulators' claims were unfounded.

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