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Manchester City Guilty of Financial Breaches

Manchester City has been found guilty of systematically breaking Premier League financial rules for nearly a decade, facing potential sanctions ranging from fines to possible expulsion.

The independent disciplinary commission's verdict leaves Manchester City with uncertain consequences, including possible fines, points deductions, or even expulsion from the Premier League. The club, owned by Abu Dhabi-controlled City Football Group, has rejected the verdict and announced it will appeal relentlessly.

Manchester City can appeal to a new three-person board, which will hold a hearing within 12 weeks. The club's punishment will be addressed separately in a confidential hearing. The previous largest points deduction in Premier League history was 10 points to Everton in 2023 for financial violations. sport-newz.biz