Man City Charges And Reactions

What happened

The outlets' own sentences, most widely reported first. Hover or tap one to see who reported it.

Analysis

How it changed

1. 5 Oct

   Should City fail in their appeal, their punishments could range from a severe points deduction to expulsion from the Premier League or the stripping of the club’s titles in the period of their financial misdeeds.

   2 outlets · Evening Standard
2. 8 Oct

   City have launched an appeal and have publicly maintained their innocence.

   3 outlets · BBC
3. 9 Oct

   An independent commission found City guilty of all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, as well as three of four charges relating to failures to cooperate with the investigation.

   3 outlets · Al Jazeera

Coverage 11 articles

• 12 Oct Manchester City scandal a test of Britain’s commitment to rule of lawManchester City, a prominent English football team, was found guilty by an independent tribunal of violating financial rules set by the English Premier League for nearly a decade. This scandal has significant implications beyond sports, affecting diplomatic relations and economics between the United Kingdom and the United Arab Emirates, where Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed al-Nahyan, a UAE royal, has been the majority…South China Morning Post
• 11 Oct Emotional Micah Richards 'devastated' by Man City verdict as Roy Keane speaks outMicah Richards expressed his devastation over Manchester City’s guilty verdict for financial misconduct during a period from 2009/10 to 2017/18. If the appeal fails, Richards could lose titles and trophies he won with the club, including the Premier League title in 2011/12 and the FA Cup in 2010/11. In an interview on Sky Sports, Richards also criticized how long it took for the charges to come forward and expressed…Evening Standard
• 9 Oct Manchester City charges: Maresca says Premier League club will win appealEnzo Maresca, Manchester City's current manager, asserts that the club will successfully appeal against its recent guilty verdict of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules, which could result in severe penalties including possible relegation or expulsion. Maresca, who previously worked with Pep Guardiola at the club, dismisses suggestions that past achievements and trophies are tainted by these…Al Jazeera
• 9 Oct Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - MarescaManchester City manager Enzo Maresca dismissed suggestions that the club’s titles are tainted following their guilty ruling by an independent commission on financial regulations violations. During a press conference, Maresca reiterated his trust in the club's leadership and stated that he believes they will win their appeal against the verdict. The Italian manager also emphasized that the players remain focused…BBC
• 9 Oct Enzo Maresca insists Man City titles are not tainted by guilty verdict amid appeal predictionEnzo Maresca, Manchester City's assistant coach, defended the club against accusations of financial misconduct during a press conference, stating he believes in their appeal and that his titles with the team are not tainted. The Premier League found City guilty on 114 out of 115 charges, but Maresca maintains confidence in the club’s executives and players’ morale despite potential severe sanctions if the appeal…Evening Standard
• 9 Oct Man City charges: What every manager has said on guilty verdict as Premier League returnsAs Manchester City faces guilty verdicts for financial misconduct from 2009 to 2018 and appeals the decision, Premier League managers are cautiously addressing the situation in pre-match press conferences. Managers like Enzo Maresca of Man City remain supportive of the club’s stance, emphasizing focus on football rather than external issues. Other managers such as Frank Lampard of Coventry and Marco Rose of…Evening Standard
• 9 Oct Man City charges: Mourinho jokes Premier League case will outlast himJose Mourinho joked that the legal battle between Manchester City and the Premier League might outlast him, commenting during an interview with Corriere dello Sport. The independent commission found City guilty of financial rule breaches over nearly a decade, including inflating revenue by more than 900 million pounds. City has appealed the decision, and Mourinho’s comment reflects the lengthy legal process likely…Al Jazeera
• 8 Oct Man City charges: Maresca says players focused on Liverpool testManchester City manager Enzo Maresca has stated that despite the club's recent guilty verdict for financial misconduct, players and staff remain focused solely on upcoming matches against Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain. The independent commission found Manchester City used "sham" contracts to inflate revenue by over 900 million pounds between 2009 and 2018, potentially leading to severe penalties including points…Al Jazeera
• 8 Oct Enzo Maresca reveals mood in Man City squad in first interview since guilty verdictEnzo Maresca, Manchester City's assistant manager, recently spoke about the team’s morale following their guilty verdict in a financial fair play case. In an interview with the club’s media channels, Maresca stated that despite potential sanctions, players remain focused on their football and are excited to be leading the league. He emphasized unity among the squad and urged fans to support the team during upcoming…Evening Standard
• 8 Oct Maresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positiveManchester City head coach Enzo Maresca advised his players to remain focused and positive after the club was found guilty of using fraudulent contracts to receive over £830 million in hidden funding. Following the return of international players on Thursday, Maresca emphasized the need for unity and a positive attitude as the team prepares for upcoming matches, including Sunday’s game against Liverpool. Striker…BBC

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