The unhinged Manchester City response that reveals how far their war with the Premier League will go
City cooked the books and then set about discrediting those who challenged them. Now the damning verdict is in but their war against the Premier League goes on
In the wake of an independent commission's 40-page report, Manchester City's response to their cheating allegations has been anything but humble. Over a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018, City engaged in systematic cheating, inflating revenue by £900 million through "sham" sponsorship agreements, false accounts, and concealed payments.
This allowed them to transform into a financially dominant force, assembling a world-class squad paid more than Real Madrid. The club's CEO, Ferran Soriano, and chairman, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, have vehemently denied the accusations, insisting they have irrefutable evidence. However, their claims have been thoroughly refuted by the independent panel.
Despite the evidence against them, City continues to appeal, calling the report an "opinion" and questioning the legitimacy of the tribunal. The club's defiance is fueled by a sense of entitlement and a grandiose sense of self-worth. Journalists who have exposed the case have faced intimidation and threats, highlighting the dark undertones in this ongoing saga.
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