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Exactly how much Man City gained from financial cheating exposed

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Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 4:37 PM
Exactly how much Man City gained from financial cheating exposed
Key Things to Know
  • A Premier League commission found Manchester City overstated sponsorship revenue by over £830 million across eight years.
  • The club was found guilty of rule breaches spanning nine seasons and failing to cooperate.
  • Manchester City denied all accusations, stating the commission's opinion contains clear material errors.
The Story in 60 Seconds

An independent Premier League commission found Manchester City guilty of financial breaches across a nine-season period. According to an official Premier League statement, the club overstated sponsorship income by more than £830 million over an eight-year span, alongside failing to cooperate with the majority of investigation inquiries.

Manchester City issued a statement expressing disappointment and surprise at the commission's opinion, maintaining their innocence. The club asserted that irrefutable evidence supports their position and confirmed plans to pursue all available appeal avenues against the ruling.

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