{
  "id": 11109590,
  "title": "Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/punish-man-city-this-season-say-other-club-chiefs",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T04:41:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/punish-man-city-this-season-say-other-club-chiefs/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Senior football figures have urged that Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League financial regulations be handed down before the end of the current season. The league charged City in February 2020, alleging they artificially inflated revenue by over £900m through \"sham\" sponsorship deals between 2009-10 and 2017-18. City vehemently denies these allegations and plans to appeal the verdict by the end of this week, causing concerns about the drawn-out process. However, multiple club officials have expressed confidence that the case can be concluded by the end of the season, citing the risks of uncertainty and farce if City were to win the title without punishment. The final decision will be made by an independent commission, with the Premier League board and City able to propose a suitable punishment before the panel's decision. Meanwhile, City's main sponsor, Etihad Airways, has indicated it may take legal action against the league, criticizing the selective disclosure of information and the lack of transparency in the process.",
  "summary": "Manchester City’s punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures have told BBC Sport. The Premier League said on Tuesday that City had been found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of its financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. They included […]",
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      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/punish-man-city-this-season-say-other-club-chiefs",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:10:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Punish Man City this season, say other club chiefs",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/punish-man-city-this-season-say-other-club-chiefs-11038035",
        "published": "2026-09-30T21:49:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Premier League wants Man City ruling before season ends",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/premier-league-wants-man-city-ruling-before-season-ends",
        "published": "2026-10-01T07:30:52.000Z"
      }
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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."
}