Manchester City could be sued by players for lost earnings over 115 charges guilty verdict
The ramifications of Manchester City’s mass guilty verdict in the 115 charges case could extend to being sued for compensation by players from rival teams, say leading sports lawyers. City are facing a devastating fallout after being found guilty, pending an appeal, of all but one of the charges of breaching financial rules over a [...]
Manchester City could face legal action from rival clubs over potential lost earnings following their recent guilty verdict on 115 charges of financial rule breaches, according to leading sports lawyers. The Premier League brought charges against City over a nine-year period. In addition to the main clubs, individual players such as Erling Haaland and Enzo Fernandez might also consider legal action for lost title bonuses or Champions League qualification.
Burnley's successful compensation claim against Everton for alleged financial rule breaches has set a precedent for similar legal actions, as the case highlighted the lower threshold for proving causation in such matters. Manchester City is currently awaiting an appeal decision from an independent commission, which will determine their punishment.
Written by urgent.news from City AM's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
