Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 of 115 financial charges in a case that could have major consequences across English soccer.
The charges cover the period from 2009 to 2018, when City transformed into a global powerhouse, winning multiple Premier League titles while signing some of the world's biggest players and managers.
The punishment has not yet been decided, and Manchester City is expected to appeal. The club says the Premier League process remains ongoing and subject to strict confidentiality.
Potential sanctions could range from financial penalties and points deductions to relegation or even titles being stripped, depending on the final outcome.
Read more on what could happen next and why the ruling could have implications across the soccer world:
Manchester City could face relegation for financial breaches, but complications arise as the Premier League and EFL are separate entities and would need to decide into which division to place the club
Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly all 115 charges for breaking Premier League rules, in a seismic ruling that could be a massive hit to one of the world’s top football clubs, according to a person familiar with the process. @Vaness_Perdomo has more
Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly 115 charges of rule-breaking brought against it by the Premier League, according to a person familiar with the process. Here's what it means for football’s richest competition.
Manchester City could possibly be removed from the Premier League after being found guilty of 114 of 115 charges relating to financial rule breaches.
Sanctions have not yet been decided, and City are expected to appeal the independent commission’s verdict.
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham at Craven Cottage, settling for a point after their Premier League clash. The result extends a difficult start to the league campaign for the Red Devils.
Source: Premier League
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