The first sign that a billionaire may be forced to answer for their actions is usually an emphatic denial. Next comes disbelief that such an ordinary problem could possibly affect someone of immense wealth, influence and social standing. The third step is a restrained expression of regret that stops short of accepting responsibility, typically lamenting […]
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Rui Pinto, whose disclosure of confidential records helped prompt the Premier League to examine Manchester City’s finances, is set to lose his protected-witness status in Portugal. Documents indicate that the decision to withdraw his protection was made on Wednesday. Pinto has also been advised to limit contact with relatives, remain cautious and stay away from […]
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Craig Bellamy has urged Wales to deliver a better performance against Norway on Thursday after admitting he barely recognised his team during their loss to Denmark. He also pointed to Norway’s progress to the World Cup quarter-finals as evidence of their quality. Wales welcome Norway to Cardiff as they seek their first victory since last […]
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Pep Guardiola has expressed his full backing for Manchester City after an independent commission ruled that the club had violated Premier League financial regulations throughout a nine-year period. In a message to supporters, he said: “We will overcome this together.” Guardiola departed City during the summer after a highly successful decade at the club. His […]
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When the ruling involving Manchester City was eventually announced, the newspaper delivered a severe assessment. Its headline described a major football scandal, serious wrongdoing by the club and substantial penalties. The report said it had been established that the club had repeatedly violated Football Association regulations through dishonest methods. However, that account did not appear […]
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Several Premier League clubs are calling for the ruling involving Manchester City to be released without further delay, while the club prepares for a prolonged effort to defend itself. Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano told the European Football Clubs board on Monday that the club intends to challenge the decision and demonstrate its innocence […]
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Roberto Mancini seemed to confirm that he had “a double contract” during his time as Manchester City manager, amid allegations that the club breached the Premier League’s financial regulations. Mancini, who guided City to their first Premier League championship in 50 years during the 2011-12 season and later took charge of Italy, insisted that the […]
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James Trafford appears genuinely offended by the suggestion. The Leeds goalkeeper responds with near disbelief when asked whether his previous season at Manchester City had been frustrating or even wasted. “I won two trophies,” he replies plainly and emphatically. Goalkeepers need resilience, and Trafford displays plenty of it both on and off the field. Selected […]
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Tony Pulis believes his Stoke City side was unfairly denied the 2011 FA Cup after Manchester City were reportedly found responsible for nearly every alleged breach of Premier League financial regulations. Stoke suffered a 1-0 defeat in the 2011 final, with Yaya Touré scoring the decisive goal. Following Friday’s announcement concerning more than 100 charges […]
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It is as though an entire era has suddenly been called into question. Manchester City’s achievements in English football from 2009-10 to 2017-18 now risk being viewed differently: the 6-1 victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford, Sergio Agüero’s dramatic stoppage-time title winner in 2012 and the campaign in which the club collected 100 points […]
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