Man City Found Guilty of Most Financial Charges in Premier League Scandal

Manchester City faces major sanctions after being found guilty of most of 115 financial charges by the Premier League.

September 29, 2026 One Min Read

POLICY WIRE — Manchester, England — Manchester City has been found guilty of nearly all of the 115 financial misconduct charges brought by the Premier League, marking one of the largest scandals in English football history.

The ruling comes after a lengthy investigation that uncovered systemic violations of financial regulations over nearly a decade. The club, which has dominated English soccer for 15 years and currently leads the league, now risks severe penalties such as a large points deduction or even expulsion from the Premier League.

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The independent commission’s findings revealed that Manchester City engaged in deceptive practices, including falsifying financial reports, inflating sponsorship deals, and hiding payments to players and staff. These actions were aimed at making the club appear financially compliant while secretly boosting revenue by over £900 million. The club has vowed to appeal the decision, claiming it is innocent of the allegations.

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