
An independent commission found the club guilty of violations of Premier League rules between 2009 and 2018
Former Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola publicly supported the club, management and fans after the Premier League's independent commission found the team guilty of financial irregularities over the period 2009-2018.
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The Premier League accused Manchester City of providing biased financial information and violating FFP rules for the period 2009-2018. The club has been owned by Sheikh Mansour since 2008.
Former head coach of the English football club Manchester City, Pep Guardiola, expressed support for the team, management and fans amid allegations of violations of financial rules of the English Premier League (EPL).
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.
"I want every Manchester City fan around the world to know that I am here - now more than ever. I support, have always supported and will always support my club, the owner, the chairman, the players, the staff, Enzo (Marescu - ed.) and you, our unique fans. Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all," Guardiola wrote on Instagram*.
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.
Manchester City has been owned by Sheikh Mansour since 2008, who acquired the team through the investment vehicle Abu Dhabi United Group. In 2013, the club joined the created City Football Group (CFG). During this period, the club won the English Championship eight times, the League Cup seven times, the FA Cup four times and the Champions League once.
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