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Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Financial Charges

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 1:58 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Manchester City football club was found guilty of 114 of 115 financial regulation charges.
The Premier League said City inflated sponsorship deals by £830 million between 2009 and 2018.
Manchester City announced it will appeal the verdict while maintaining its innocence.
CEO Ferran Soriano told staff the club expects to be cleared on appeal.
Former manager Pep Guardiola posted on X that he remains behind the club, owner, chairman and supporters.

History

Historical Context

In May 2006 the Calciopoli scandal broke, leading the FIGC’s July 2006 trial to relegate Juventus to Serie B, strip its 2004-05 title and impose a 30-point penalty, and forced other Italian clubs to accept points deductions, prompting clubs worldwide to restructure finances. Decades later, the Premier League’s £830 million sponsorship-inflation case against Manchester City shows governing bodies now enforce stricter financial compliance across Europe.

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Story summary

Manchester City football club was found guilty of 114 of 115 financial regulation charges.
The Premier League said City inflated sponsorship deals by £830 million between 2009 and 2018.
Manchester City announced it will appeal the verdict while maintaining its innocence.
CEO Ferran Soriano told staff the club expects to be cleared on appeal.
Former manager Pep Guardiola posted on X that he remains behind the club, owner, chairman and supporters.

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