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In its official statement on 29 September 2026, the Premier League announced that the independent commission had found Manchester City liable for all charges relating to serious breaches of financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. A separate hearing will be held to determine sanctions; Manchester City has the right to appeal the decision.
British Minister of Culture, Media and Sports Lisa Nandy made a statement about Manchester City's file on financial rules.
While Nandy pointed out that the sanctions that could be imposed on Manchester City could be severe, he said that in the most extreme case, expulsion of the club from the Premier League was among the options.
Lisa Nandy
"EXPULSION FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE..."
Lisa Nandy said, "In the most extreme case, Manchester City's expulsion from the Premier League could be one of the penalties."
Nandy, however, emphasized that the process has not been completed yet and stated that Manchester City has the right to object and that this should be evaluated fairly.
HE WANTED THE PROCESS TO BE CONCLUDED QUICKLY
The British Minister stated that the long process could affect the fans' trust in football and called on the Premier League management to conclude the file as quickly and fairly as possible.
In the process regarding Manchester City, the Premier League stated in its official statement on September 29, 2026 that the independent commission found the club responsible for all accusations regarding serious financial rule violations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. A separate hearing will be held to determine sanctions; Manchester City has the right to appeal the decision.
"WE WANT TO PROTECT THE PREMIER LEAGUE"
Nandy also touched upon the importance of English football and the Premier League for the country.
Describing the Premier League as one of the great successes of English football, Nandy stated that the organization reaches millions of people around the world and that it is important to protect the future of football and the interests of the fans.
Nandy also emphasized that financial rules should be clear and understandable, applied consistently and possible violations should be responded to quickly.
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Premier League management will impose significant sanctions on Manchester City
Likely · Within weeks

Director of Communications Burhanettin Duran stated that the match between Konyaspor and the Palestinian National Team in Konya is not just a sports match, but an event that carries human values and Palestinian support. Duran said that the winner of the match is humanity and emphasized that President Erdoğan's support for Palestine will continue.

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President Erdoğan described the friendly match between Konyaspor and the Palestine National Football Team in Konya as an example of the brotherhood and solidarity between Türkiye and Palestine. He thanked the Konya fans and Palestinian football players who filled the match with 42 thousand viewers and emphasized that their support for the Palestinian cause will continue.

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Due to financial difficulties, France's historical football club Bordeaux was sold by its owner Gerard Lopez to the US-based investment fund Park Bench for a symbolic 1 Euro, on the condition that its debts were assumed. The sale was made to prevent the club from being completely shut down by court order, and potential buyers will appeal to the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Football League's Regional Management and Control Commission. Bordeaux was relegated to a lower league because it could not fulfill its financial obligations in the 2022-2023 season and is currently competing in the regional league.
Bordeaux, France's well-established football team, was sold by its owner Gerard Lopez to the US-based investment fund Park Bench for 1 Euro, on the condition that its debts were assumed, in order to prevent it from being completely closed down by court order due to financial difficulties. His club was relegated to a lower league because it could not fulfill its financial obligations in the 2022-2023 season and is currently competing in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine Football League.