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  "id": 9830340,
  "title": "Man City fans face up to reality of guilty verdict",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/man-city-fans-face-up-to-reality-of-guilty-verdict",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T20:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cwy7zzdmn4v7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Manchester City has been found guilty of the majority of 115 financial rule breaches they were charged with, according to the source. The verdict was delivered on Friday following initial charges brought forward in February 2023. City, however, have always denied the wrongdoing and have stated they would appeal if found guilty. Fans of the club, like any other supporters, have been the backbone of the football club throughout the years, witnessing the team's success and achievements. The club was charged between 2009 and 2018, during which time they won three Premier League titles, one FA Cup and three EFL Cups. Manchester City fans, including David Mooney, Matt, and John, have expressed their shock, disappointment, and confusion over the verdict. They reminisce about the club's past successes and the joy of watching the team triumph, but are now faced with the possibility of sanctions, including points deductions, financial penalties, or even removal from the Premier League. Fans stand by the club, determined to fight for an explanation as to why it took so long to reach a verdict.",
  "summary": "How Manchester City fans have reacted to news that the club have been found guilty of a majority of the financial rule breaches they were accused of.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Man City's road from Premier League financial charges to reported verdict",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/man-citys-road-from-premier-league-financial-charges-to-reported",
        "published": "2026-09-25T15:53:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Times",
        "title": "Manchester City reportedly found guilty of 114 financial breaches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/manchester-city-reportedly-found-guilty-of-114-financial-breaches",
        "published": "2026-09-25T18:31:50.000Z"
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        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Man City found guilty of majority of 115 financial rule breaches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/man-city-found-guilty-of-majority-of-115-financial-rule-breaches",
        "published": "2026-09-25T20:11:12.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Euro Weekly News",
        "title": "Manchester City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges that could send them down",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/manchester-city-found-guilty-on-114-of-115-charges-that-could-send",
        "published": "2026-09-25T20:41:05.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Manchester City reportedly found guilty of almost 115 financial charges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/manchester-city-reportedly-found-guilty-of-almost-115-financial",
        "published": "2026-09-25T20:56:20.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Barcelona star Rodri responds to Man City being found guilty of 114 charges",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/barcelona-star-rodri-responds-to-man-city-being-found-guilty-of-114",
        "published": "2026-09-25T22:00:00.000Z"
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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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