Because of “serious breaches” of financial rules, UEFA has banned Manchester City from all club competitions for the next two years. This includes the most noted club championship cup in the world, the Champions League. This news comes days after trade rumors for Lionel Messi were being made about the club, as it became known they were considering moving assets to obtain the star Argentinian striker. It will definitely be difficult for Man City to lure in Messi.
According to a UEFA statement made on February 14, Man City committed infractions dealing with sponsorships and break-even information between 2012 and 2016. The club also failed to cooperate with the CFCB (Club Financial Control Body) according to the statement, which makes Man City look even worse. The consequences are severe, but the club should have seen this coming and must take responsibility for their actions.
On Saturday night, February 16, Javier “Chicarito” Hernandez made his debut for the LA Galaxy in a 2-1 loss to Toronto FC on the first match day of MLS play in 2020. Although the Galaxy lost, Hernandez was able to stay on the pitch for 78 minutes, making solid runs and crisp passes.
Chicarito’s last major stint came with West Ham United from 2017-2019. He scored 16 goals during his time for that team, and also enjoyed success on Manchester United from 2010-2015 making 103 appearances. That Man U team was also stacked deep with players like Wayne Rooney leading the way. It will be interesting to see how Hernandez, arguably Mexico’s best player and one of the best strikers in the world, adjusts to professional soccer in America.
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