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Man City lodge appeal after guilty finding in financial breach scandal

The Abu Dhabi-controlled club has protested its innocence throughout the long-running case, which dates back to 2018.

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FA has the power to charge club and individuals It will assess action once appeal process is over The Football Association has confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against Manchester City and key individuals at the club in the governing body’s first comment since City were found guilty of multiple breaches of financial regulations. The FA said the independent commission’s decision on City had “signifi…

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Manchester City Premier League financial rules breach case

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Manchester City has been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 and has lodged an appeal. The Football Association has said the verdict has significant implications for the game's integrity and confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against the club and individuals once the appeal process is over.

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Manchester City verdict has significant implications for game’s integrity, warns FA

FA has the power to charge club and individuals It will assess action once appeal process is over The Football Association has confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against Manchester City and key individuals at the club in the governing body’s first comment since City were found guilty of multiple breaches of financial regulations. The FA said the independent commission’s decision on City had “signifi…

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Al Jazeera

Man City lodge appeal after guilty finding in financial breach scandal

What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?BBC Sport
BBC

What does Man City guilty verdict mean for their squad?

BBC Sport looks at how Manchester City's guilty verdict will affect their existing players' futures and the club's dealings in the transfer market.

Man City verdict has 'significant implications for game's integrity' - FABBC Sport
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Man City verdict has 'significant implications for game's integrity' - FA

English football's governing body adds it will "take action where appropriate."

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