FIFA announce fine of £370,000 against Manchester City

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FIFA have confirmed Manchester City will face a fine of 370,000 Swiss francs(£315,000) for breaches relating to the international transfer and registration of players under the age of 18 🔞. 

Chelsea were handed a one-year transfer ban and fined more than £460,000 in February after being found guilty of breaching rules about signing minors by FIFA.

However, City did not receive a transfer ban and were fined around £150,000 less than their Premier League rivals, with FIFA stating its disciplinary committee acknowledged the Premier League champions "accepted its responsibility" in the matter.

Man City said the breaches arose after a "misinterpretation of the regulations in question", adding in a statement that they have been fully compliant since December 2016.

The club will avoid a transfer ban