Guardiola backs City in aftermath of guilty verdict
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has publicly defended the club following a guilty verdict regarding financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. Meanwhile, former player Roy Keane has criticized the club's actions, suggesting that any titles won during that period are tainted by cheating.
Why it matters
The case represents a significant legal and reputational crisis for one of the world's most successful football clubs, potentially impacting the integrity of the Premier League.
Former Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has issued a statement in the aftermath of the club being found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
City were found to have engaged in an almost £1billion scheme to either inflate revenues or reduce costs through a series of "sham" arrangements in order to avoid breaching league and UEFA financial regulations.
Guardiola, who won six Premier League titles with City before leaving at the end of last season, has issued a social media post via the Pep Team X account in solidarity with the club's bosses, players, coach and supporters.
"I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo and you, our unique supporters," the post read.
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