Man City broke financial rules, to face sanctions, Premier League insists
The Premier League says Manchester City have been found guilty of serious financial rule breaches over a nine-season period and will face sanctions. Read More: https://punchng.com/man-city-broke-financial-rules-to-face-sanctions-premier-league-insists/
Manchester City has been found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules over a nine-season period from 2009-2018, according to an independent Commission. The club allegedly used "sham" commercial agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce costs by over £900 million. The Premier League announced the findings on September 29, 2026, after publishing a redacted version of the Commission's Core Decision.
City failed to accurately report its income and expenditure, breaching both Premier League and UEFA's spending limits. The Commission concluded that City's conduct clearly intended to circumvent the Premier League Rules. Manchester City will face severe sanctions if found guilty, including fines, points deductions, and other sporting sanctions. The club has the right to appeal the Commission's findings by October 2.
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