Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say
Sanctions are still undecided, and the club is expected to appeal after being found guilty on 114 of 115 charges.
- The Athletic reported on Friday that Manchester City has been found "guilty on almost all of the charges" relating to financial breaches, marking a seminal moment for the Premier League.
- Initially charged in 2023, City faced over 115 allegations regarding financial reporting and failure to cooperate with the Premier League spanning 2009 to 2018.
- Two years after the case began, an independent panel reached its decision with Premier League clubs informed at a Thursday meeting, following a hearing described as "hugely complex."
- No sanctions have been decided yet, and City is expected to appeal the decision, though a spokesperson said the process remains "ongoing."
- This verdict concludes a four-year investigation into breaches of Financial Fair Play Regulations and PSR, sending shockwaves through English football after a case described as "hugely complex.
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Man City responds to reports it's guilty of almost all charges ac
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City plans to fight the Premier League for months if found guilty of alleged financial breaches . Reports Friday said an independent panel had upheld nearly all of the 100-plus financial charges
Sydney Morning Herald
Manchester City found guilty of 114 financial charges in seismic EPL ruling
The club is expected to appeal the ruling which has the potential for punishments including a points deduction, a fine or even expulsion from the Premier League.
For the time being, no sanctions have been formulated, as this will be decided at a later stage.
Winnipeg Free Press
Man City responds to reports it's guilty of almost all charges accused by Premier League
MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City said Friday its wide-ranging legal case with the Premier League was “ongoing,” amid reports the club had been found guilty of nearly all of the financial charges against it.
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