Kieran Maguire predicts the points deduction, fine club will face
Football finance expert Kieran Maguire predicts Manchester City could face a 50-60 point deduction and significant fines following an independent commission's findings regarding financial irregularities. The club is accused of using 'sham' contracts to hide payments and gain an unfair advantage between 2009 and 2018.
Why it matters
This case represents a landmark moment for Premier League financial regulation, potentially setting a precedent for how major clubs are punished for breaching financial fair play rules.
Manchester City 1st • EPL News Fixtures Results Squad Stats Football finance expert Kieran Maguire has suggested the exact points deduction Manchester City could face after being found guilty in their FFP case, as well as the huge costs the club will have to pay.
An independent commission found that Man City used ‘sham’ contracts with sponsors to hide payments made to the club by their owners. These ‘sham’ deals helped City to save £900million between 2009 and 2018, allowing them to spend far more than their rivals in the transfer market.
City have appealed the verdict, calling it ‘unsafe’ and simply ‘opinion’.
But they are expected to be punished before the end of the season.
City could have their trophies removed by the Premier League and FA. Other potential sanctions include a transfer ban, fine, points deduction or relegation from the top flight.
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