Man City CEO tells EFC board club will clear their name
Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano said that the club would do everything to clear their name when addressing the European Football Clubs board on Monday, adding the procedure would take years before reaching an end, a source familiar with the discussions told Reuters. Soriano, who sits on EFC’s board, also declined to comment to … The post Man City CEO tells EFC board club will clear…
Manchester City's chief executive, Ferran Soriano, assured the European Football Clubs board that the club would do everything in its power to clear their name during a meeting on Monday. Soriano, who also serves on EFC’s board, stated that the process could take several years to conclude, according to a source familiar with the discussions.
City was recently found guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, though Soriano declined to comment further to reporters regarding the outcome, as reported by media sources confirmed to Reuters. The club is expected to appeal the decision and has consistently denied any wrongdoing. The case will serve as a backdrop to the General Assembly, which brings together approximately 500 out of 850 EFC members in Copenhagen for Tuesday’s meeting.
This summit occurs at a time when governance issues are also prominent in discussions within the world of football. EFC chairman Nasser Al-Khelaifi is scheduled to speak to the delegates, alongside UEFA President Nasser Al-Khelaifi and UEFA President Nasser Al-Khelaifi. FIFA President Gianni Infantino was invited but is unlikely to attend, with FIFA represented by Secretary General Mattias Grafstrom.
The global debate surrounding FIFA’s governance has prompted calls for an independent external review of the organization’s decision-making processes, following the collapse of plans to bring private investment into its commercial rights division, a proposal that faced opposition from multiple confederations and national associations.
The City case adds a domestic angle to the same debate, highlighting financial regulation, enforcement, and the relationship between influential clubs and governing bodies. As of now, no sanctions have been announced, and the process remains ongoing. Ceferin’s attendance at the General Assembly adds further significance to the event, as UEFA plays a central role in broader governance, regulation, and power dynamics within European and international football.
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