Guardiola vows support as Man City face potential expulsion
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Manchester City's future hangs in the balance after a shocking verdict found the club guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches in England's top league. Former manager Pep Guardiola, speaking for the first time since the decision, pledged his unwavering support for the club and its owner, Ferran Soriano. The Premier League's chief executive, Richard Masters, warned the case could be "the most significant in Premier League history" as the disciplinary panel ruled City systematically broke financial regulations for nearly a decade.
Punishment remains uncertain, but the club could face points deductions, fines, or even expulsion from the division. The club, which continues to deny the allegations, has vowed to appeal the decision. British Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed concern for the club's Emirati owners, highlighting the significant investment the Abu Dhabi United Group has made in Manchester.
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