Manchester City Reportedly Found Guilty of Most Premier League Financial Charges
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Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of almost all 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, according to reports carried by several news organisations. Al Jazeera reported that the club was found guilty on 114 counts, while other accounts described the finding as covering all but one or almost all of the charges.
The Premier League referred City to an independent commission in February 2023 over alleged breaches spanning the 2009-10 through 2022-23 seasons. The allegations included failures to provide accurate financial information about revenue, sponsorship income and operating costs. A three-member independent commission heard the case from September 16 to December 6, 2024.
Neither the Premier League nor Manchester City has confirmed the reported verdict. The league said the proceedings were confidential and declined to comment. City said the process remained ongoing, with significant elements still to be completed, and reiterated its denial of wrongdoing.
Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak told supporters that the club’s confidence in proving its innocence remained unchanged. He said confidentiality restricted what he could disclose and asked supporters for patience. City is expected to appeal the commission’s decision, meaning the proceedings have not concluded.
No punishment has been officially announced. Reports about potential sanctions remain contingent on the completion of the process, including any appeal.
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