Official statement: Manchester City issue defiant response after being found guilty of 115 Premier League financial breaches
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Manchester City has issued a defiant response after being found guilty of 115 financial breaches by the Premier League. The club plans to challenge the findings through legal channels, denying all allegations of financial misconduct.
Why it matters
This is a landmark case in sports governance that could lead to unprecedented sanctions for one of the world's most successful football clubs.
Manchester City have responded with immediate defiance after being found guilty of the vast majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. The Citizens have expressed shock at the independent commission's decision, which covers a decade of alleged financial misconduct.
Manchester City have broken their silence following the landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through the world of football. After a prolonged investigation into the club's financial conduct between 2009 and 2018, an independent commission has determined that the Etihad outfit systematically circumvented the division's Profit and Sustainability rules.
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