Man City guilty of using 'sham' deals to distort finances, Premier League says
The Premier League has accused Manchester City of using 'sham' commercial contracts to artificially inflate revenue and hide costs. These allegations cover a period of nearly a decade.
Why it matters
This is a landmark case in sports regulation that could result in severe penalties for one of the world's most successful football clubs, impacting the integrity of the Premier League.
LONDON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Manchester City used "sham" commercial contracts as part of schemes to inflate revenue and understate costs…
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