
UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell called Manchester United fans "shit" at the Labor Party conference, highlighting her support for Manchester City, while an independent panel found Manchester City guilty of financial irregularities between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons, with punishment to be determined at a separate hearing, with an appeal possible until 2 October.
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The conflict between Manchester United and Manchester City football clubs has intensified after Manchester City were found guilty of financial irregularities for the seasons from 2009/10 to 2017/18. United fans expressed satisfaction with the decision, prompting a reaction from the UK Education Secretary, who is a City fan.
UK Education Secretary Lucy Powell has lashed out at Manchester United football club as she responds to Red Devils fans gloating over Manchester City's financial misconduct case.
Powell was speaking at the ruling Labor Party's annual conference in Liverpool on Wednesday. Before addressing United fans, she emphasized that she herself is a Manchester City fan.
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"I'm a Manchester City fan. “I want to say to all the United fans who have been gloating all week: you are still crap and you know it,” Powell was quoted as saying by GB News.
The Premier League confirmed on Tuesday that an independent panel had found Manchester City guilty of all charges relating to financial misconduct between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons, as well as most of the charges of failing to co-operate with the investigation. The punishment will be determined at a separate hearing. A club that has publicly declared its innocence has until October 2 to file an appeal.
In February 2023, the Premier League stated that Manchester City were accused of providing biased information about the club's income from the 2009/10 season to the 2017/18 season inclusive, incomplete information about bonuses to the manager and players, non-compliance with Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) licensing rules, financial fair play and league rules regarding profitability and sustainability.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Manchester City will appeal the independent commission's decision by October 2.
Likely · Within weeks
Punishment for Manchester City will include financial penalties and possible restrictions on the registration of new players.
Possible · Within months

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