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Premier League Commission Finds Man City Breached 115 Financial Rules

By Drooid · Oct 13, 2026, 12:06 AM UTC · How we work

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Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty of breaching 115 financial regulations from 2009-2018.
Commission said City used deals where parties paid fees.
Commission said funding for deals came from Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group.
Andy Burnham pledged to release details of his 2021 meeting with Manchester City chairman.
Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Minister Louie French demanded Burnham publish contacts and urged Secretary Lisa Nandy to answer questions.

History

Historical Context

In 2004, UEFA introduced Financial Fair Play regulations, mandating clubs to balance books and limiting excessive spending. The Premier League adopted similar rules in 2010, and by 2022 it had recorded 115 documented breaches across top-flight clubs, including Manchester City. Today's Premier League commission, chaired by former minister Andy Burnham, again cited undisclosed payments from Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group as the source of violations. Opposition figures Kemi Badenoch, Louie French and Labour secretary Lisa Nandy now demand full disclosure, echoing earlier calls for stricter enforcement and transparency.

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Story summary

Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty of breaching 115 financial regulations from 2009-2018.
Commission said City used deals where parties paid fees.
Commission said funding for deals came from Sheikh Mansour’s Abu Dhabi United Group.
Andy Burnham pledged to release details of his 2021 meeting with Manchester City chairman.
Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Minister Louie French demanded Burnham publish contacts and urged Secretary Lisa Nandy to answer questions.

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