Manchester City reportedly found guilty of 114 Premier League financial breaches
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Manchester City have reportedly been found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules following a long-running case, according to The Athletic and other media reports. The Premier League has not confirmed the reported decision, saying the process is confidential.
The charges, brought in February 2023, concern the period from 2009 to 2018. They include allegations involving financial reporting, disclosure of player and manager payments, compliance with UEFA and Premier League financial rules, and cooperation with the league’s investigation. An independent panel began reviewing the case in 2024 and reportedly delivered its findings on September 25, 2026.
City continue to deny wrongdoing. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak told supporters in an open letter that the process “still has a long way to run” and that the club’s confidence in proving its innocence remained unchanged. He said confidentiality rules limited what the club could disclose. City are expected to appeal.
The club reiterated its February 2023 statement, which said it possessed a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence” supporting its position and welcomed an independent review. No punishment has been announced in connection with the reported verdict.
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