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Man City Guilty of 114 Financial Rule Breaches

By Drooid · Sep 29, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC · How we work

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Manchester City Found Guilty

Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of 115 financial rule breaches.
The club will appeal, saying the Premier League process remains ongoing and confidential.
Jeremy Corbyn urged a massive points deduction, relegation and a multi-million-pound fine.
Analysts warn sanctions could include a points deduction large enough to relegate City and strip trophies.

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Mancini Dual Contracts

Roberto Mancini allegedly held dual contracts with Manchester City and Al Jazira, enabling extra compensation.
Erling Haaland posted on Instagram, “We stick together,” after the club’s guilty verdict.
Norway manager Stale Solbakken denied Manchester City requested Haaland avoid media duties, granting him a day off.
Spanish outlet Sport reported Real Madrid will not pursue Haaland as his contract lacks an exit clause.

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Club Execs Demand Verdict

Rival executives at European Football Clubs board in Copenhagen urged the Premier League to release the full verdict immediately.
Jean-Claude Blanc and Dan Friedkin attended Soriano’s brief statement during the meeting.
Soriano declined all media questions after the meeting, reinforcing City’s strict confidentiality stance.
City reiterated it possesses ‘irrefutable evidence’ and welcomes an independent commission’s impartial review.
Other clubs voiced frustration over the undefined timeline, fearing league uncertainty.

History

Historical Context

After UEFA agreed Financial Fair Play in 2009, the regulations took effect in the 2011-12 season and the Premier League adopted parallel Profit and Sustainability Rules. In 2024 Manchester City, whose owner has spent over £1 billion since 2008, faces 114 of 115 PSR breaches, prompting calls for points deductions and heavy fines.

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Manchester City Found Guilty

Manchester City were found guilty of 114 of 115 financial rule breaches.
The club will appeal, saying the Premier League process remains ongoing and confidential.
Jeremy Corbyn urged a massive points deduction, relegation and a multi-million-pound fine.
Analysts warn sanctions could include a points deduction large enough to relegate City and strip trophies.

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