Key Highlights Manchester City sponsorship agreements from 2009-10 to 2017-18 generated £949.94 million in reported commercial income. The ruling said £830.69 million of that total came from tagged sums paid by the club’s owners, rather than sponsors. The panel rejected Manchester City’s explanation of the agreements as “untrue” and said the scheme helped address a ...
Key Highlights: Hull City owner Acun Ilicali compared Manchester City’s financial case with an Olympic athlete being found guilty of doping. An independent Premier League Commission found Manchester City guilty of the vast majority of the financial charges brought against the club. Manchester City has maintained its innocence and is expected to appeal the commission’s ...
Key Highlights: Manchester City has been found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules. The charges cover the 2009-10 through 2017-18 seasons. BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what the verdict means for Manchester City and the Premier League. Manchester City Found Guilty of Premier League Financial Rule Breaches Manchester ...
Key Highlights: Premier League clubs are seeking legal counsel regarding potential compensation claims against Manchester City in connection with their ongoing legal case. Precedent exists under league rules allowing inter-club claims, highlighted by Everton being ordered to pay Burnley £35m following Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR) breaches. Potential damages could extend beyond title runners-up to ...
Key Highlights: Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano declined to answer questions about the Premier League charges. The questions were asked by BBC sports editor Dan Roan. The exchange took place at a conference for leading European clubs in Copenhagen. Ferran Soriano Declines Questions on Manchester City Premier League Charges Manchester City chief executive Ferran ...
Key Highlights Manchester City were found guilty of breaching the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaking. The verdict has revived questions over Stoke City’s 2011 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Stoke lost 1-0 at Wembley, with Yaya Toure scoring the winning goal. Manchester City verdict revives Stoke City’s ...
Key Highlights Rui Pinto established Football Leaks in 2015 to expose “the hidden side of football”. The platform published leaked information involving Manchester City, Benfica, FC Porto, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Neymar. Pinto shared more than three terabytes of documents with Der Spiegel and other outlets in the European Investigative Collaborations consortium. How Football ...
Key Highlights: BBC Sport is examining the disciplinary case involving Manchester City. The report focuses on how the case unfolded. The supplied source does not provide further details about the allegations, proceedings or outcome. BBC Sport Traces Manchester City Disciplinary Case BBC Sport is tracing the development of a disciplinary case involving Manchester City. The ...
Key Highlights: Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of breaching the majority of the 115 financial rules it was accused of violating. Football finance expert Kieran Maguire said potential sanctions for Manchester City will be ‘significant’. The reported findings were disclosed by sources to BBC Sport. Manchester City faces potentially significant sanctions Football finance ...
Key Highlights Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton has addressed speculation regarding his future at the club during the summer transfer window. Wharton currently has three years remaining on his contract at Selhurst Park, strengthening Palace’s negotiating position. Premier League champions Manchester City and Liverpool both registered concrete interest in the England international during the recent ...
Key Highlights Rayan Ait-Nouri is reportedly considering a January departure from Manchester City after failing to secure Premier League minutes under manager Enzo Maresca. The Algeria international joined the club from Wolverhampton Wanderers for a £31 million fee last summer but remains without a league appearance this season. Italian outlet Bianconera News suggests the left-back’s ...
Key Highlights Former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiyah. Reijnders addressed criticism suggesting his transfer was motivated solely by financial incentives. The move continues the trend of European-trained talent relocating to the rapidly expanding Saudi league. Reijnders Confirms Switch to Al-Qadsiyah Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has officially completed his ...