Man City found guilty of 114 financial breaches
Manchester City was found guilty of 114 out of 115 financial rule violations by an independent commission established by the English Premier League, with the case spanning from the 2009–10 to 2017–18 seasons. The club faces potential sanctions, including possible exclusion from the league and loss of titles, with a hearing on penalties pending.
Consensus
- Manchester City was found guilty of 114 of 115 financial rule violations.
- The violations occurred between the 2009–10 and 2017–18 football seasons.
- The investigation was conducted by an independent commission established by the English Premier League.
- The case is still pending a decision on sanctions, with a hearing expected to take place.
- Manchester City may face appeals and legal challenges.
- The violations included non-compliance with UEFA's financial fair play rules, inaccurate financial reporting, and failure to cooperate with the investigation.
Points of divergence
- The club may face exclusion from the English Premier League. — vesti
- Manchester City may face the harshest sports sanctions, including exclusion from the top division and loss of titles. — kommersant
- The scandal began in 2018 with reports by Der Spiegel and Football Leaks, involving underage transfers and off-the-books payments to Roberto Mancini. — kommersant
- Economist Konstantin Sonin believes the case will take several years and may end in managerial disqualification and financial fines, but not title stripping or club disqualification. — echoonline_news
- Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of Manchester United, commented that 'the UK is going downhill'. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Football club 'Manchester City' found guilty of numerous financial violations — ЭХО / Новости
- "Manchester City" violated 114 of 115 Premier League financial rules — Вести
- The Athletic: «Manchester City» found guilty of financial rule violations — Коммерсантъ