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  "id": 10670649,
  "title": "Pochettino laments 'period of deception' if Man City breaches true",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/pochettino-laments-period-of-deception-if-man-city-breaches-true-10670649",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T10:31:31.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/09/1543977/pochettino-laments-period-deception-if-man-city-breaches-true"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed his sadness over Manchester City's guilty verdict for breaching financial rules, suggesting it would confirm a period of deception in football if true. An independent panel found City guilty of 114 of the 115 alleged Premier League financial rule breaches, though City denies any wrongdoing. They could face fines, a points deduction, or even relegation. Pochettino, now the coach of the US men's national team, lamented the damage the sanctions would cause and the unfairness it brings to the sport. He pointed out that while many clubs followed the rules, some did not, and called the situation \"sad.\" Pochettino also mentioned that if all 114 rules were indeed broken, the sport had lived through a period of deception. Earlier this month, Pochettino suggested that Chelsea should lose their 2016-17 Premier League title and have it given to Tottenham following the club's record fine for rule breaches this year.",
  "summary": "LONDON:Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed sadness at Manchester City being found guilty of breaching financial rules, saying that if true, it would confirm “a period of deception” in the sport.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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