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  "id": 9830663,
  "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-9830663",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T20:30:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport Football",
    "slug": "bbc-sport-football",
    "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 fans are facing the reality of a potential guilty verdict after being found guilty of 115 financial rule breaches. The decision was made on Friday, causing shockwaves throughout English football. Despite denying any wrongdoing, City supporters must now confront the possibility of sanctions, such as a points deduction, financial penalties or removal from the Premier League. The club was initially charged in 2023, with allegations dating back to 2009. City fans, including David Mooney and Matt, expressed their shock and disappointment, questioning whether they will see their club stripped of their recent titles and success. Supporters argue that the club's achievements and memories cannot be taken away, regardless of the court's decision.",
  "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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