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Man City appeal suffers second blow as ‘evidence given to UEFA’ could undermine defence

Manchester City confirmed they submitted an appeal after being found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 11:20 AM
Man City appeal suffers second blow as ‘evidence given to UEFA’ could undermine defence
Key Things to Know
  • Past evidence provided to UEFA reportedly undermines Manchester City's appeal against 114 Premier League financial breach charges.
  • City previously told UEFA that two £15 million payments were caused to be made by the Abu Dhabi United Group.
  • City's current defense argues that alleged sham sponsorship deals were legitimately funded by the Abu Dhabi government.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Manchester City's appeal against a guilty verdict for 114 Premier League financial breaches has reportedly suffered another blow due to past evidence given to UEFA. According to The Times, the club previously told UEFA that two £15 million payments in 2012 and 2013 were caused to be made by the Abu Dhabi United Group rather than state bodies, directly contradicting aspects of their current defense.

City have maintained their innocence and are appealing the decision before an independent three-person commission. The club risks severe sanctions if the appeal fails, with Premier League rivals reportedly expecting potential expulsion from the top flight.

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