
The English football champion rejects the Premier League's allegations and speaks of significant errors in the independent commission's decision.
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Manchester City was found guilty by an independent commission of 115 counts of breaching financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The club faces sanctions up to and including forced relegation.
Manchester City is said to have circumvented the financial rules of the English Premier League for years. The club was found guilty - and has now reacted to this verdict.
Manchester. In the financial scandal involving former Champions League winners Manchester City, the accused club has, as announced, lodged an objection against the English Premier League's ruling. “The club rejects the allegations made by the Premier League,” Man City said in a statement.
The club is “strongly of the opinion that for various reasons – be it legal, fundamental or factual – the statement contains clear and material errors and is therefore untenable,” it continues. “There is a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence supporting the club’s position in this case.”
The ten-time English football champion was found guilty of all 115 charges by an independent commission for breaching the Premier League's financial rules. Man City faces severe penalties, including the revocation of several championship titles or forced relegation.
The investigation is underway for offenses between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons. The Premier League process has been running since 2023. Because the objection was submitted on time, it may again take a long time until a final decision on the sentence or an acquittal is made.
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