Man City found guilty of all charges of financial rule breaches, Premier League confirms
Manchester City has been found guilty by an independent commission of multiple financial rule breaches spanning nine seasons. The club allegedly used sham contracts to inflate revenue and hide costs, and they have announced their intention to appeal the decision.
Why it matters
This is a landmark case in sports governance that could lead to unprecedented sanctions, potentially altering the history and financial landscape of the Premier League.
Manchester City were charged in February 2023 following a four-year investigation into alleged breaches between the 2009-2010 and 2017-2018 seasons.
Listen Summarise Manchester City was found guilty by an independent commission of using sham contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over £900 million between 2009-10 and 2017-18. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal, claiming the commission's opinion contains material errors and is unsafe. The Premier League called the case its most significant, with potential major sanctions pending that could affect titles, finances, and league integrity. AI generated
LONDON - Manchester City used “sham” commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million (S$1.5 billion) over nearly a decade, the Premier League said on Sept 29, after an independent commission ruled the club guilty of serious breaches of financial rules.
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