Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has told European clubs the team will fight a verdict that found it guilty of the vast majority of the Premier League's 115 financial rules charges, while rival clubs press for the ruling to be made public.
Key facts
- Manchester City were found guilty by an independent commission of the vast majority of the Premier League's 115 charges of breaching financial rules.
- Chief executive Ferran Soriano told a European Football Clubs board meeting on Monday that City will fight to prove their innocence.
- A number of Premier League clubs are pushing for the verdict to be published as soon as possible.
- Rival clubs have complained of a 'void' over the timeline for publication.
Manchester City are preparing for a prolonged battle to clear their name after being found guilty by an independent commission of the vast majority of the Premier League’s 115 charges of breaching financial rules, according to the Guardian.
The club’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, told a meeting of the European Football Clubs board on Monday that City will fight to prove their innocence, the Guardian reported.
At the same time, a number of Premier League clubs are pushing for the verdict to be published as soon as possible, signalling growing pressure for transparency around the commission’s findings.
Rival clubs have complained of a ‘void’ over the timeline for publication, the Guardian said, reflecting frustration at the lack of clarity on when the full ruling will be made available.
City’s stance indicates the club intends to contest the outcome rather than accept it, setting the stage for a lengthy dispute over one of the most significant financial cases in English football.
Why it matters
The case involves the reigning powerhouse of English football and 115 charges tied to financial rules, meaning the outcome could reshape competition and governance in the Premier League. The push by rival clubs to publish the verdict underscores wider concerns about fairness and transparency across the sport.
Frequently asked questions
What did the independent commission decide about Manchester City?
According to the Guardian, an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of the vast majority of the Premier League's 115 charges of breaching financial rules.
How is Manchester City responding to the verdict?
Chief executive Ferran Soriano told a European Football Clubs board meeting on Monday that the club will fight to prove its innocence and is preparing for a long battle to clear its name.
Why are rival clubs pushing for the verdict to be published?
A number of Premier League clubs want the verdict published as soon as possible and have complained of a 'void' over the timeline for its release, according to the Guardian.