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Manchester City facing separate hearing for penalties after financial rules verdict
Reported by Deepak Mishra (Copy Editor) · Indian Express - Sports ·
Confirmed by a second source: BBC Sport
Representative image · Wikimedia CommonsUPDATE - follow-up to Manchester City found guilty of all 115 charges of breaching Premier League regulations, club vows to be 'relentless': An independent commission will hold a separate, private hearing to decide what penalties Manchester City must face after the club was found guilty of financial rule breaches.
Details
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said the core decision shows the club systematically broke rules for nearly a decade between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons. The findings include arranging sham contracts with commercial partners to boost revenue and cut costs, filing misstated accounts, concealing finances from auditors and regulators, and breaking spending limits. The club also committed three breaches of its duties to cooperate with the league during the investigation.
Response
Manchester City expressed surprise and disappointment at the verdict, maintaining its innocence and stating it has irrefutable evidence. The club vowed to be relentless and proactive in legal and regulatory forums. City has until Friday 2 October to exercise its right to appeal the findings.
Context
Financial rules in top-tier football leagues are designed to ensure fair competition and prevent clubs from spending far beyond their earnings. Such long-running investigations often involve complex legal reviews and detailed financial audits of club accounts over many seasons.
What changed since yesterday
- Manchester City Found Guilty on All 115 Premier League Financial Charges
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Manchester City facing separate hearing for penalties after financial rules verdict
ExplainerWhy this matters
What Happened
An independent commission concluded that Manchester City systematically breached Premier League financial regulations across multiple seasons from 2009 to 2018 through methods like sham contracts and misstated accounts.
Why It Matters
This case stands as one of the largest regulatory probes in football history, potentially leading to severe sporting and financial sanctions that could impact the club's standing, titles, and future operations.
What Happens Next
A separate hearing will determine the specific penalties, while Manchester City holds the right to appeal the commission's findings before the full legal process concludes.
