Manchester City receives 114 Fair Play sanctions live
Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 out of 115 financial Fair Play violations, according to the resolution published today, and reactions are being followed live from the club's headquarters. The announcement has sparked a wave of comments from former players, journalists and analysts, while the club's board remains silent.
Reactions from football figures
Rui Pinto, creator of the Football Leaks portal, posted on X that the decision is "historic for English football" and described Manchester City's structural manipulation as a fraud that will be punished. In his message he quoted Pep Guardiola saying "Fasten your seatbelts". Journalist Romain Molina added that the club has not cooperated with the investigation, underscoring the seriousness of the breach. For his part, the legendary Ryan Giggs, former United player, commented in a critical tone: "Seriously, Ryan Giggs should have 14 Premier Leagues", attacking Manchester City.
Possible sanctions and risk of relegation
Authorities could impose the loss of titles and a financial fine on Manchester City, although the report does not detail specific figures. Meanwhile, the Polymarket platform updated the relegation odds in the Premier League, placing Coventry City at a 73 % chance and Manchester City at a 31 % probability, behind Hull City, Fulham and Ipswich. These figures reflect the uncertainty that the case generates in the various Leagues of English football.
The club's official silence
Four hours after the resolution was published, Manchester City has not issued any official statement, neither on its social media nor on its website, which remains without updates. The lack of an official communiqué fuels speculation among fans and the media.
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City's most expensive signings
According to The Athletic, half of Manchester City's eight most costly signings were made in 2026. The list includes:
- Enzo Fernández: 145 million euros (2026)
- Elliot Anderson: 135 million euros (2026)
- Jack Grealish: 117.5 million euros (2021)
- Ayyoub Bouaddi: 95 million euros (2026)
- Josko Gvardiol: 90 million euros (2023)
- Kevin De Bruyne: 76 million euros (2015)
- Omar Marmoush: 75 million euros (2025)
- Antoine Semenyo: 72 million euros (2026)
These figures underline the magnitude of the club's investment in the market.
Political and former-player reactions
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for calm and noted that it is necessary to examine the independent commission's report before drawing premature conclusions. Enzo Maresca, former City player, posted on Instagram a cryptic message that said "All I know is that I know nothing", accompanied by the phrase "time to rest, to analyze and to learn".
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Humor and mockery
In Ireland, a joke circulated announcing direct flights from Dublin to cities such as Luton, Birmingham and Bradford, suggesting that Manchester City fans could travel to the homes of several lower‑division teams. Likewise, Domino's Pizza released a biting message against the club, reinforcing the atmosphere of mockery surrounding the case.