Report: UAE-owned Manchester City found guilty of financial rules breach
Report: UAE-owned Manchester City found guilty of financial rules breach Submitted by MEE staff on Sat, 09/26/2026 - 01:50 The club is looking at points deduction serious enough to relegate them, or even expulsion from the Premier League in the worst-case scenario. Under the ownership of Sheikh Mansour, City have become the dominant force in English soccer. (AFP) Off The UAE-owned Manchester City…
UAE-owned Manchester City has been found guilty of breaching financial rules, according to a report by the Athletic. The club faces allegations of financial rule violations spanning from 2009 to 2018, which could result in severe repercussions including relegation or expulsion from the Premier League. The specific punishment has not yet been determined, but City is preparing to appeal the decision.
If found guilty, the club is expected to face a points deduction severe enough to affect their standing in the league, substantial fines, or even expulsion. The investigation was initiated by the Premier League in 2023 following an inquiry into alleged breaches over a decade earlier. The club, owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has been a dominant force in English soccer under his ownership since 2008, having won multiple titles during the period in question.
UK officials have expressed concern over the potential impact on relations between the UAE and the UK, with Sheikh Mansour under scrutiny for meetings with the Syrian president.
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