Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty of All Financial Rule Breach Charges

Premier League Finds Manchester City Guilty of All Financial Rule Breach Charges

Premier League chief executive Richard Masters said: “The principal ruling sets out what occurred at Manchester City during the period in question. It explains how the club repeatedly breached Premier League regulations for almost ten years. “The findings also support the Premier League’s decision to bring the case against Manchester City. Although the proceedings have […]

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Man City Verdict: Joe Hart Backs Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's Assertion That Club Did Not Breach Premier League Financial Rules

Man City Verdict: Joe Hart Backs Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak’s Assertion That Club Did Not Breach Premier League Financial Rules

During his spell at City, Hart claimed two Premier League titles in 2011-12 and 2013-14, lifted the League Cup in 2013-14 and 2015-16, and won the FA Cup in 2010-11. The 39-year-old explained that, with no firm outcome in place, the situation simply had to be allowed to unfold. He added that he did not […]

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Premier League Clubs Consult Lawyers Over Potential Compensation in Manchester City Charges Case

Premier League Clubs Consult Lawyers Over Potential Compensation in Manchester City Charges Case

Premier League teams have consulted lawyers to determine whether they could seek compensation following the outcome of the Manchester City case involving 115 alleged rule violations. After an extended wait for a decision, City have reportedly been found responsible for most of the alleged breaches of financial regulations. The club is also expected to challenge […]

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What penalties could Manchester City receive after the Premier League charges ruling, and can they appeal?

What penalties could Manchester City receive after the Premier League charges ruling, and can they appeal?

A German newspaper released leaked documents, including emails said to have been exchanged by senior City officials—some of whom remain part of the City Football Group—over several seasons following the club’s 2008 takeover by Abu Dhabi owners. The documents allegedly indicated that the club overstated sponsorship income linked to state-owned airline Etihad and state-controlled telecommunications […]

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Premier League Unites with Major European Leagues to Demand FIFA Governance Reforms

Premier League Unites with Major European Leagues to Demand FIFA Governance Reforms

The Premier League and three other leading European competitions have demanded a “fundamental” overhaul of Fifa’s governance, accusing president Gianni Infantino of “actively promoting exploitative ideas”. In a joint declaration with Spain’s La Liga, Germany’s Bundesliga and Italy’s Serie A, England’s top division said the leagues had decided to speak publicly because Fifa’s continued drive […]

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UEFA Concerned About Premier League's Transfer Market Spending

UEFA Concerned About Premier League’s Transfer Market Spending

Uefa says the Premier League’s enormous summer expenditure is creating an unmistakable two-tier transfer market. European football’s governing body outlined the growing dominance of English clubs in its latest report on the continent’s talent and competition landscape. According to the report, Premier League teams spent an estimated €4.6bn (£4bn), exceeding the combined total of Europe’s […]

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