Premier League players and agents explore legal action against Manchester City over lost bonuses
Rival football players and agents are exploring legal action against Manchester City following the club's guilty verdict for over 100 financial rule breaches. The claimants are seeking compensation for lost bonuses related to league titles and European qualification spots between 2009 and 2018.
Why it matters
This development marks a significant escalation in the fallout from the financial scandal, potentially setting a precedent for civil litigation in professional sports.
Rival players and their representatives are exploring potential legal claims against Manchester City for lost bonuses. After the reigning champions were found guilty of more than 100 financial breaches, affected stars who missed out on league titles or European qualification between 2009 and 2018 are now seeking compensation for massive financial losses.
Following the recent verdict that found Manchester City guilty of over 100 financial rule breaches, rival professionals are preparing to take action. According to Sky Sports , several players and their agents have contacted lawyers regarding potential claims for missed bonuses. These missed payouts relate to league titles or European qualification spots lost to Manchester City between 2009 and 2018.
The independent commission's written report detailed that the club have hidden £900 million in sham sponsorship deals, prompting widespread outrage across the English top flight as affected parties calculate their massive financial losses from that specific nine-year period.
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