
Several English Premier League clubs are planning to take legal action against Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 of 115 counts of financial misconduct between 2009 and 2018.
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In February 2023, the league announced the club's failure to provide objective information on income from 2009 to 2018.
English Premier League (EPL) clubs wanted to sue Manchester City due to violations of financial rules. The Athletic reports this.
In February 2023, the league said the club had not provided objective information about its revenues between 2009 and 2018. City were also accused of providing incomplete information about bonuses to the coach and players, failing to comply with Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) licensing rules, financial fair play and the league's rules on profitability and sustainability.
On September 25, 2026, it became known that the “townspeople” were found guilty on 114 of 115 counts in this case. Several leading Premier League clubs are currently consulting with lawyers about the amount of compensation they could claim. In particular, it is indicated that some teams, due to violations of the rules by Manchester City, were unable to qualify for the Champions League and lost potential sponsorship bonuses.
The final decision regarding the club has not yet been made. Manchester City intend to appeal.
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