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Man City Financial Scandal Punishment

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Manchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures have told BBC Sport.Reported by 2 of 13 outlets; wording from BBC.

When25 Sep–6 OctOutlets13Articles85Reporters48

What happened

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City were found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, The Athletic and The Times reported on Friday.

11 of 13 outletsfirst reported 25 Sepwording from Al Jazeera

City was found by an independent panel to have artificially inflated revenue by more than $1 billion over nearly a decade, using what the Premier League describes as “sham” sponsorship agreements established by the club’s ownership.

8 of 13 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from Toronto Star
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Sanctions on the club are yet to be announced, but repercussions could include a points deduction, expulsion from the Premier League or a huge fine.

8 of 13 outletsfirst reported 25 Sepwording from BBC

Even over the weekend, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said there remained a "confidence and intent in proving the club's innocence."

8 of 13 outletsfirst reported 26 Sepwording from CBC

Analysis

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City strongly denied all charges and have said their case is supported by a "comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence".

7 outlets
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City are widely expected to appeal against the Premier League’s verdicts in the next two weeks and the ensuing legal proceedings could drag out for an extended period.

7 outlets

“The club have diligently respected due process for eight years on the basis that the Premier League board and executive would behave as an independent, impartial and fair-minded regulator, free from partisan influence.”

5 outlets

A Manchester City spokesperson said: 'The Premier League process remains ongoing, with significant elements to be completed, and subject to strict confidentiality.

5 outlets

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Man City scandal: A by-the-numbers look at how the club was transformed by the Abu Dhabi takeover Toronto Star

Defiant Man City insist they are INNOCENT: Chairman breaks his silence with bombshell Premier League verdict leaving club facing threat of relegation Daily Mail

Man City’s 115 Charges — The Scandal, The Escape, and Pep’s Own Past Al Jazeera

Man City chairman sends defiant message to fans after bombshell Premier League charges verdict Evening Standard

Man City could face fines, EPL expulsion, over financial rules scandal ABC News (Australia)

How it changed

Expected · 25 SepCity are expected to be handed a severe and unprecedented punishment if the Premier League ruling is upheld after an appeal.
What happened · 30 SepManchester City's punishment for breaching Premier League rules should be handed down before the end of this season, senior football figures have told BBC Sport.
  1. 25 Sep

    City were found guilty of all but one of the 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules, The Athletic and The Times reported on Friday.

    11 outlets · Al Jazeera
  2. 26 Sep

    Anything from a fine, to a points deduction, to expulsion from the league.

    7 outlets · Daily Mail
  3. 27 Sep

    In this scenario, let's not forget City could also win their appeal, like they did over Uefa's punishment back in July 2020.

    4 outlets · BBC
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  1. 28 Sep

    At the end of the day we get into a situation where what got celebrated wasn’t that real, what seemed good maybe wasn’t so good, what didn’t look good maybe was good but couldn’t be good because of what happened.

    3 outlets · The Guardian
  2. 29 Sep

    “The club is innocent of the accusations made by the Premier League and a comprehensive body of irrefutable evidence exists in support of all of its positions, relating to this case,” the club said.

    5 outlets · Al Jazeera
  3. 30 Sep

    Premier League rules state that after City lodges its appeal the chair of the panel should appoint a three-person appeal board ‘as soon as reasonably practicable’.

    3 outlets · Daily Mail
  4. 1 Oct

    Man City deny any wrongdoing and have until Friday to submit an appeal.

    3 outlets · BBC

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