A Manchester City representative joined a government-supported trade mission to India this week, even though the club had been found responsible for 114 violations of Premier League regulations. Bev Craig, who succeeded Andy Burnham as Manchester mayor, included a club representative in visits to Delhi and Mumbai arranged by business secretary Jonathan Reynolds, with northern […]
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Paris St-Germain manager Luis Enrique says Manchester City’s financial-rule verdict came as a surprise to him, adding that he hopes the club will not face punishment. City welcome European champions PSG in the Champions League on Wednesday at 20:00 BST, in their first home fixture since being found responsible for most of the 115 alleged […]
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David Kogan, chair of the Independent Football Regulator (IFR), has pledged to step down if politicians attempt to influence the response to any finding that Manchester City violated Premier League financial regulations during a nine-year period. He stressed that both he and the organisation operate with complete independence. If the ruling of an independent commission […]
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Nasser al-Khelaifi was reportedly displeased that the Premier League published its guilty ruling against Manchester City two weeks ago. However, Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League trip to the Etihad Stadium on Wednesday serves as a reminder that the outcome might have been considerably more severe. The clubs share more than financial backing from Gulf nations. They […]
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None of the players in Manchester City’s present squad joined the club during the timeframe when an independent commission determined that financial violations had occurred under Premier League regulations. The alleged breaches took place from 2009 to 2018. City have rejected all accusations of misconduct and lodged an appeal against every charge. Club captain Ruben […]
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Although parachute payments offer some financial protection, dropping out of the Premier League still results in a significant loss of revenue. Could the clubs that ended their seasons in 18th place, just one position short of survival, claim they may have avoided relegation if not for City? This issue can be considered from two perspectives. […]
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Mark Chapman discusses the latest football stories alongside Andros Townsend, Chris Sutton and Rory Smith. A Manchester City supporter joins the panel to examine the response to the club’s victory at Anfield, their first match since being found guilty of violating the Premier League’s financial rules. Following his strong weekend display, could Jordan Henderson provide […]
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Martin has previously said that the criticism directed at him has felt increasingly personal. Following another painful defeat on Saturday, he acknowledged that jeers, boos and calls for his dismissal were part of the pressures that came with his role. He said the team had no choice but to accept the chants, remain focused and […]
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Erling Haaland appeared emotional as he stood before Manchester City’s supporters, among them his father Alf-Inge, while head coach Enzo Maresca celebrated by punching the air. Maresca said: “We expected plenty of outside attention, but the best response is to create our own momentum by winning matches. We must become comfortable with that pressure, although […]
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Burnham served as Manchester’s mayor from 2017 until earlier this year, overseeing the city during an extended spell of success for Manchester City. During his time in office, he supported investment from the Gulf as a means of expanding Manchester’s economy. City leaders had already adopted this approach before Burnham became the first elected mayor […]
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