Premier League confirms Man City guilty of serious financial breaches
The Premier League has confirmed that Manchester City committed serious financial breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club allegedly used 'sham' contracts to inflate revenue and hide costs exceeding £900 million.
Why it matters
This is a landmark case in sports governance that could lead to unprecedented penalties for one of the world's most successful football clubs.
Abu Dhabi-backed City were found to have arranged "sham" contracts with a number of commercial partners to artificially inflate the club's…
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