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Martínez Apologizes After Criticizing United Coach Jason Wilcox

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 2:40 PM UTC · How we work

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Martínez Criticises Wilcox

Lisandro Martínez criticised director Jason Wilcox after United’s 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.
On Oct 15 Martínez posted an Instagram apology, admitting frustration and confirming a fine.
Manchester United said the disciplinary action is private and the matter is now closed.
United sit 13th after six league games, their worst start in 40 years with only two wins.

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Premier League Awaits Verdict

Premier League regulator expects a decision on Manchester City’s financial case by January.
City faces over 100 charges for breaching Premier League financial rules, with an appeal pending.
A guilty verdict could erase City’s six-game winning start and boost Brighton into the top-four race.
Former England manager Gareth Southgate said the dispute leaves “no winners” for football.

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Historical Context

UEFA adopted Financial Fair Play in September 2009 to curb clubs spending beyond income. After a 2020 UEFA panel fined Manchester City €30 million for breaching those rules, the Premier League opened a separate probe that in February 2023 listed 115 alleged violations spanning 2009-2018. The ongoing 2026 commission finding of 80 guilty charges reflects the regime’s escalating enforcement.

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Martínez Criticises Wilcox

Lisandro Martínez criticised director Jason Wilcox after United’s 2-0 Champions League loss to Atletico Madrid.
On Oct 15 Martínez posted an Instagram apology, admitting frustration and confirming a fine.
Manchester United said the disciplinary action is private and the matter is now closed.
United sit 13th after six league games, their worst start in 40 years with only two wins.

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