Statement from Rodri about Manchester City's financial investigation
Quick Look
- Former Manchester City player Rodri spoke about the financial investigation carried out against the club.
- The Spanish football player stated that he believes in the innocence of the club until proven otherwise and that he trusts the justice system, recalling the previous CAS decision.
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Why It Matters
Manchester City is under investigation for allegedly breaching financial rules. The club was previously tried and acquitted at CAS in 2020 due to UEFA's financial fair play rules.
Former Manchester City player Rodri spoke about the financial investigation carried out against the English club. The Spanish star said he believes in his former club's innocence until proven otherwise.
"WE WILL BELIEVE UNTIL PROVEN OTHERWISE"
Speaking before Spain's UEFA Nations League match against England, Rodri expressed his confidence in Manchester City's stance against the accusations against him.
The Spanish football player said, "They always express their confidence that they have done nothing wrong and we believe that. We will believe in the club until proven otherwise."
"WE WERE FINALLY EXCUSED"
Rodri reminded that Manchester City was cleared by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in 2020 in a separate case regarding UEFA's financial fair play rules.
The 30-year-old football player said, "We were found guilty at the first stage, but we believed in the club and the club's claim of innocence. In the end, we were acquitted. That's why I believe in the justice system and the club's innocence."
"THEY CANNOT TAKE FROM US WHAT WE HAVE EARNED"
Rodri also rejected the possibility that the trophies won by Manchester City could be taken back as a result of the investigation.
Open Questions
- What will be the final outcome of the investigation?
- Will sanctions be imposed on the club?
