City chief maintains club’s innocence as rivals urge commission to publish verdict

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano told the European Football Clubs board that the club will fight to prove their innocence after an independent commission reportedly found them guilty of most of the Premier League's 115 financial charges. Soriano voiced his disagreement with the commission's ruling and joined chair Khaldoon al-Mubarak in asserting that the club remains confident of eventually clearing its name.

Meanwhile, rival Premier League clubs are urging the immediate publication of the full verdict. The EFC board meeting included Manchester United official Jean-Claude Blanc and Everton owner Dan Friedkin, as executives voiced frustration over the ongoing lack of clarity regarding details and resolution timelines.