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Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Breaches

Manchester City were found guilty of all charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period. Former manager Pep Guardiola backed the club, saying he would "always" be behind it. Manchester City Women manager Andree Jeglertz said it was "business as usual" for the women's team. Former City chair David Bernstein called for directors to quit, while Roy Keane said he would throw his medals "in the bin" if he were a City player.

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The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League BBC Sport
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A statement from the English Premier League said an independent commission found that the club had arranged "sham" contracts and agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce its costs.

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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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Euronews

Man City found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of financial rules, Premier League says

A statement from the English Premier League said an independent commission found that the club had arranged "sham" contracts and agreements to artificially inflate its revenues and reduce its costs.

'Business as usual' for Man City Women despite Premier League guilty verdictsBBC Sport
BBC

'Business as usual' for Man City Women despite Premier League guilty verdicts

Sport
Guardian

‘I am here more than ever’: Guardiola backs Manchester City owners over guilty verdicts

I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club’ Former City chair Bernstein calls for directors to quit Pep Guardiola has thrown his support behind Manchester City after the club were found guilty of all charges of breaching Premier League financial rules over a nine-year period, telling fans: “We will get through this together”. Guardiola left City in the summer after a trophy-laden decade in charge, with t…

Pep Guardiola issues first response after Man City found guilty of Premier League chargesSky News – UK
Sky

Pep Guardiola issues first response after Man City found guilty of Premier League charges

Ex-Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has said he will always be behind his former team in the wake of a Premier League guilty verdict against the club.

Guardiola backing Man City after guilty verdictsBBC Sport
BBC

Guardiola backing Man City after guilty verdicts

Former manager Pep Guardiola says he will "always" be behind Manchester City after they were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial rules.

I'd stick my Man City medals in bin - KeaneBBC Sport
BBC

I'd stick my Man City medals in bin - Keane

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier LeagueBBC Sport
BBC

The intricate web Man City spun to con the Premier League

The 40-page document which confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of inflating sponsorship income makes fascinating reading. Here's what it sets out.

Premier League confirm Man City guilty of all charges - 5 Live reactionBBC Sport
BBC

Premier League confirm Man City guilty of all charges - 5 Live reaction

Kelly Somers is joined by Dale Johnson, Kieran Maguire, John Murray and Paul Robinson

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Daily Mail

Man City found guilty of HUGE financial 'sham' as Premier League confirm verdict in blistering statement: Club cooked their books by £900m - and now could be RELEGATED

MIKE KEEGAN: In a damning 40-page verdict City artificially inflated sponsorship agreements and pumped money into the club from its Abu Dhabi owners via disguised payments

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and £830m 'disguised funding scheme'BBC Sport
BBC

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and £830m 'disguised funding scheme'

The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.

What have Man City been found guilty of doing?BBC Sport
BBC

What have Man City been found guilty of doing?

Manchester City are found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what it means for the club and the league.

Sport
Guardian

Manchester City guilty over Premier League charges after £900m of ‘sham’ contracts

Commission: club broke rules over nine-season period City will appeal against verdict before Friday deadline The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges of breaching its financial rules over a nine-year period, with the club found to have boosted their income by a staggering amount of more than £900m. In a bombshell announcement the Premier League revealed an independent co…

Man City CEO refuses to answer questions on guilty verdictBBC Sport
BBC

Man City CEO refuses to answer questions on guilty verdict

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano refused to answer questions about the Premier League charges from BBC Sports Editor Dan Roan at a conference of top European clubs in Copenhagen.

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