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Commission finds Manchester City guilty of 2009-2018 financial breaches

By Drooid · Oct 10, 2026, 4:18 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Manchester City Found Guilty

An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of serious financial breaches from 2009 to 2018.
The charges allege false financial information and inflated sponsorship revenue from firms linked to the owners.
Potential penalties include a points deduction, a fine, or possible expulsion from the Premier League.
Manchester City denied the accusations, appealed the verdict, and remain Premier League leaders.

Summary

Glasner Cautions Integrity

Oliver Glasner warned the Premier League brand is at risk after Manchester City’s “sham contracts” ruling.
Glasner said fans could stop watching the league if trust in its integrity erodes.
He noted the alleged £900 million artificial income inflation could trigger a worldwide credibility crisis.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery was the first Premier League coach to discuss the City case, warning reputational damage.

History

Historical Context

In May 2006 Italy’s football federation exposed the Calciopoli scandal, finding Juventus officials had pressured referees and imposing a 30-point deduction that sent Juventus to Serie B and stripped two titles. The episode set a harsh precedent, influencing later European enforcement of financial rules, as seen in recent Premier League investigations of club finances.

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Manchester City Found Guilty

An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of serious financial breaches from 2009 to 2018.
The charges allege false financial information and inflated sponsorship revenue from firms linked to the owners.
Potential penalties include a points deduction, a fine, or possible expulsion from the Premier League.
Manchester City denied the accusations, appealed the verdict, and remain Premier League leaders.

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