Published 11:21 IST, February 18th 2020

Arsene Wenger supports UEFA ban on Man City but calls for changes to existing rules

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has come out in support of UEFA for banning Manchester City due to violations of Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.

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Former Arsenal manr Arsene Wenger has come out in support of UEFA after European body imposed a stringent ban on Manchester City. defending Premier League champions were found guilty of violating Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations. However, Wenger also insisted that re need to be certain changes introduced into existing rules.

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Arsene Wenger, who w works for FIFA as its Chief of Global Football Development, was supportive of UEFA’s actions. Wenger claimed that he was in favour of capping finances on clubs’ spendings. He stated that clubs should work with natural income y have.

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Man City FFP breach: Former Arsenal manr bats for changes 

Arsene Wenger furr asserted that he was convinced that re should be some evolution required in way rules are at moment. People who don’t respect m and are caught trying to get around rules in more or less legal ways should be punished. He furr slammed Manchester City, stating that football is about winning by respecting rules. If re’s respect for rules, it’s t a real sport.

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Man City FFP breach: UEFA bans club for two seasons

UEFA h last week anunced its judgement of banning Man City from UEFA Club competitions for next two seasons. City were found guilty of breaching FFP regulations over years. club was fined an astonishing €30 million as well.

Man City have however me it clear that y will appeal against UEFA’s verdict to Court of Arbitration for Sports (CAS). On or hand, Premier League are also planning to take action against club, with a point-deduction verdict on cards.

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City are likely to suffer heavy revenue losses if y are denied participation in European club competitions. This might directly impact ws of first-team players. It has also been reported that many players might be on ir way out in search of Champions League football.

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11:21 IST, February 18th 2020