Manchester City hierarchy must also be punished if guilty, says former FA chief
Manchester City chiefs must face personal punishments if the findings that they orchestrated almost £1bn of secret payments to the club are upheld, according to former Football Association boss Mark Palios. City say they intend to appeal the decision made by an independent commission that all but one of more than 100 charges brought by [...]
Former Football Association chief Mark Palios has stated that Manchester City executives should face personal consequences if their involvement in a £1bn secret payments scheme is confirmed. The club is appealing an independent commission's decision that found 99 out of 100 charges against them proved, with potential sanctions including relegation, fines, and transfer bans.
Palios believes those responsible for the alleged wrongdoing must also be held accountable, emphasizing that sanctions should target the individuals behind the cheating. City has until the end of the week to lodge their appeal, which they plan to contest based on alleged material errors, errors in principle, and inaccurate facts.
Palios, who now owns League One team Tranmere Rovers, stated that he finds it hard to believe the club's appeal will succeed unless new evidence is presented. Premier League chief executive called the case "the most significant disciplinary case" in the organization's history. Former City manager Pep Guardiola has shown his support for the club during this turbulent period.
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