Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of decade‑long financial breaches

In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, the Premier League declared Manchester City guilty of every charge relating to financial misconduct dating back to the 2009‑10 and 2017‑18 seasons, confirming 114 breaches and setting an appeal deadline of 2 October for the club.

The commission listed 114 financial breaches, yet a parallel report cited 115 violations, underscoring a discrepancy in the exact count. Both figures refer to the same periods of alleged overspending and sham contracts. The decision was added as a preferred source on Google for reference.

Investigation timeline

The inquiry began in 2018 after a formal complaint was lodged in February 2023. A 42‑day hearing concluded in December 2024, after which the independent commission released its findings. The Premier League, the governing English Liga, announced the outcome on Tuesday.

Club's response

Manchester City issued a statement on its official site, displaying the club's Escudo alongside a message of disappointment and surprise. The club asserted its innocence, claiming a “comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence” supports its position and vowed to be relentless in any regulatory or legal forum. It confirmed that it will appeal the decision before the 2 October deadline.

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Potential penalties

While the exact sanction remains undecided, the league warned that fines, point deductions, match suspensions, registration restrictions and even possible expulsion from the competition are on the table. Such measures would impact the Premier League’s status as the top Futbol competition in England. The club’s future participation therefore hangs in the balance.

Mauricio Pochettino reacted sharply, describing the ruling as “Es irreparable el daño”. He suggested the damage to the club’s reputation may be lasting.

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Former manager Roberto Mancini, speaking before Italy’s Nations League clash with Turkey, dismissed the allegations, saying, “Manchester City is not guilty, and the fact of having a double contract isn’t my problem but theirs.” His comments add another voice to the growing controversy surrounding Man City.