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Man City FA Cup final boss Roberto Mancini makes ‘double contract’ claim amid Stoke City anger

Roberto Mancini was the allegedly twice-paid manager of now-disgraced Manchester City when they beat Stoke in the 2011 FA Cup final

Published: Monday, 28 September 2026 at 11:03 AM
Man City FA Cup final boss Roberto Mancini makes ‘double contract’ claim amid Stoke City anger
Key Things to Know
  • Roberto Mancini dismissed allegations regarding his Manchester City contracts as not his concern.
  • Manchester City was reportedly found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, including undisclosed managerial payments.
  • Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis stated he felt cheated over the 2011 FA Cup final result.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini stated that allegations surrounding his financial arrangements and a purported double contract are not his concern. The remarks follow reports that Manchester City was found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches, including failing to provide full details of Mancini's compensation between 2009-10 and 2012-13.

The findings have drawn strong reactions from Stoke City figures who lost 1-0 to Manchester City in the 2011 FA Cup final. Former Stoke manager Tony Pulis expressed that he felt cheated, while former winger Jermaine Pennant called for the FA Cup trophy to be awarded to Stoke. Mancini addressed the matter ahead of a Nations League match with Italy, noting the subject has been discussed for years.

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