The Premier League has confirmed Manchester City were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of its financial rules across nine seasons from 2009-10 to 2017-18.
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Key facts
- Manchester City found guilty of all charges by the Premier League.
- Breaches relate to financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
- Case involves 'sham' contracts and an £830m 'disguised funding scheme', according to the BBC.
- The Premier League confirmed the verdict, as reported by the BBC.
Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules, the Premier League has confirmed, according to the BBC.
The breaches relate to the period between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons, covering nine years of the club’s finances.
BBC reporting described the case as involving ‘sham’ contracts and an £830m ‘disguised funding scheme’.
The Premier League confirmed that City had been found guilty of all charges, according to the BBC’s coverage of the outcome.
The verdict marks a development in a long-running case concerning how the club’s finances were reported over the seasons in question. The sources do not detail any sanctions or the club’s response.
Why it matters
A guilty verdict on breaches of the Premier League's financial rules carries implications for the club and could shape how football's financial regulations are interpreted and enforced in future. The sources do not yet set out any penalties or the club's response.
Frequently asked questions
What was Manchester City found guilty of?
According to the BBC, Manchester City were found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules, in a case the BBC described as involving 'sham' contracts and an £830m 'disguised funding scheme'.
What time period do the charges cover?
The breaches relate to the seasons between 2009-10 and 2017-18, according to the Premier League as reported by the BBC.
Who confirmed the verdict?
The Premier League confirmed that Manchester City had been found guilty of all charges, according to the BBC.
Timeline
- Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and £830m 'disguised funding scheme'
BBC Sport: The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
- Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts
BBC Sport: The Premier League confirms that Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.