Key facts
- Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges related to Premier League financial regulations.
- The charges span a period from 2009 to 2023, encompassing much of the Pep Guardiola era.
- Allegations include failing to report accurate financial information for nine seasons and not providing full details of former manager Roberto Mancini's pay.
- The club is also accused of failing to cooperate with the Premier League investigation.
- Potential sanctions include points deductions, financial penalties, or relegation.
- Manchester City has consistently denied all charges and is expected to appeal.
Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League for alleged breaches of financial regulations. The verdict was reached by an independent panel in 2024, following an investigation that began in December 2018. The charges, which span from the 2009-10 season to 2017-18 for financial reporting and 2018 to 2023 for non-cooperation, cover a period of significant success for the club, including eight Premier League titles, a Champions League, four FA Cups, and seven EFL Cups.
Specific allegations include failing to provide accurate financial information over nine seasons and not disclosing full details of former manager Roberto Mancini's compensation between 2009 and 2013. The Premier League also accused the club of failing to cooperate with the investigation. Manchester City has consistently denied any wrongdoing, stating in February 2023 that they were 'surprised' by the charges and have 'diligently respected due process.' The club is expected to appeal the decision.
The investigation was reportedly triggered by documents published by German website Der Spiegel, stemming from a Football Leaks cache. It alleged that sponsorship income was overstated, with funds from owners rather than official sponsors. The case is considered the most extensive and costly in English football history.