Manchester City face huge sanction after being found guilty of 114 charges
Manchester City are facing a huge sanction after being found guilty of all but one of the 115 charges of breaching financial regulations brought by the Premier League. The charges relate to disguised owner contributions, off-book payments to staff and non-cooperation and cover the period 2009 to 2018, when the club won three Premier League [...]
Manchester City football club is facing severe penalties after being found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges for allegedly breaching financial regulations, reported The Athletic. The charges, brought by the Premier League, span from 2009 to 2018 and include disguised owner contributions, off-book payments to staff, and non-cooperation.
The club, which won multiple titles during this period, has maintained its innocence and is expected to appeal the guilty verdict. The investigation, involving almost two years of deliberation by an independent commission, is the most significant disciplinary case in Premier League history. Possible punishments include fines, points deductions, and even expulsion from the top division.
The club's spokesperson stated that the Premier League process remains ongoing and subject to strict confidentiality.
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