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  "id": 13118084,
  "title": "Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/man-city-will-win-appeal-over-financial-charges-says-maresca-13118084",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-09T11:58:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/10/09/man-city-will-win-appeal-over-financial-charges-says-maresca"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca expressed absolute confidence in the club's ability to overturn a recent financial appeal decision, stemming from allegations of breaking Premier League rules with over 100 breaches. The Italian boss, appointed in June, also dismisses the notion that the club's trophy-winning history over the past 15 years is now compromised. Maresca emphasized his trust in the club's ownership, CEO, sporting director, and organization, stating he has no doubts about their integrity. The club, found guilty of arranging \"sham\" contracts to inflate revenues and cut costs, is appealing the verdict and faces potential severe penalties, including relegation or expulsion from the Premier League. Despite the recent setback, Maresca remains optimistic, highlighting the team's current top position in the league and the players' enthusiasm to face their upcoming match against Liverpool.",
  "summary": "At his first press conference since last week’s disclosure of the financial breaches, the Italian rejected suggestions that City’s trophy haul over the past 15 years had been tainted.",
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        "published": "2026-10-09T09:33:00.000Z"
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        "title": "Enzo Maresca breaks silence on Manchester City charges",
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        "published": "2026-10-09T09:44:14.000Z"
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/i-completely-trust-the-club-says-man-city-boss-maresca",
        "published": "2026-10-09T10:49:40.000Z"
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        "title": "Manager Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict",
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        "published": "2026-10-09T10:56:30.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Man City players focused, excited ahead of Liverpool, PSG tests — Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/man-city-players-focused-excited-ahead-of-liverpool-psg-tests-maresca",
        "published": "2026-10-09T11:10:10.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "City boss Maresca stands by club, says titles not tainted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/city-boss-maresca-stands-by-club-says-titles-not-tainted",
        "published": "2026-10-09T11:15:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Man City will win appeal over financial charges, says Maresca",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/man-city-will-win-appeal-over-financial-charges-says-maresca-13115082",
        "published": "2026-10-09T11:58:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Absolutely not: Man City coach Maresca on if club’s achievements felt tainted",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/absolutely-not-man-city-coach-maresca-on-if-clubs-achievements-felt",
        "published": "2026-10-09T11:59:13.000Z"
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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."
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