Manchester City could be forced to pay Premier League up to £50m in legal costs
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of multiple financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018, including the use of 'sham' contracts to inflate income. The club may face up to £50 million in legal costs and intends to appeal the decision.
Why it matters
This ruling represents a significant legal and financial challenge for one of the world's most prominent football clubs, with potential long-term implications for Premier League financial regulations.
Manchester City have been found guilty of virtually all charges brought against them for rules breachees between 2009 and 2018. Composite: Reuters, Getty Manchester City have been found guilty of virtually all charges brought against them for rules breachees between 2009 and 2018. Composite: Reuters, Getty Manchester City Manchester City could be forced to pay Premier League up to £50m in legal costs Club have been found guilty of breaking financial rules
City deny wrongdoing, saying it is a ‘conspiracy theory’
Prefer the Guardian on Google Manchester City are expected to owe the Premier League tens of millions of pounds in compensation for legal costs after being found guilty of virtually all charges brought against them.
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