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Premier League finds Man City guilty of 114 breaches

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 financial breaches.
The breaches covered 2009-10 to 2017-18 and concealed over £900 million ($1.7 billion).
City used sham sponsor contracts that recorded full fees while sponsors paid only a base sum.
Manchester City denied wrongdoing and will appeal by 2 October, saying it was disappointed.
Possible sanctions include a large points deduction or expulsion, to be decided later.

History

Historical Context

In 2006 the Calciopoli scandal saw Juventus lose two Serie A crowns, be relegated after a 30-point deduction and fined €100 million by the FIGC, with UEFA also banning the club from Europe for a season. The Premier League’s 2024 decision that Manchester City concealed £900 million in finances echoes that earlier enforcement, prompting clubs worldwide to tighten accounting and risk-management.

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Story summary

The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 financial breaches.
The breaches covered 2009-10 to 2017-18 and concealed over £900 million ($1.7 billion).
City used sham sponsor contracts that recorded full fees while sponsors paid only a base sum.
Manchester City denied wrongdoing and will appeal by 2 October, saying it was disappointed.
Possible sanctions include a large points deduction or expulsion, to be decided later.

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