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Man City staff called to join UK Government trip despite guilty verdict on 114 charges

Manchester City were found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches last month

By Amie Wilson · Manchester Evening News

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 8:50 AM

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Manchester City representatives reportedly joined a UK government trade mission to India despite recent financial breach rulings.
The club was found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches, which it strongly denies and is appealing.
Manchester Mayor Bev Craig defended the trip by pointing to the club's positive community and economic investments in east Manchester.

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Manchester City representatives reportedly joined a UK government trade and tourism trip to India alongside Manchester Mayor Bev Craig, despite the club's recent guilty verdict. An independent panel recently found the club guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches, which City strongly denies and is currently appealing.

Manchester Mayor Bev Craig defended the engagement by highlighting the club's local investments in east Manchester. If the ruling is upheld, City could face severe penalties, including points deductions, fines, transfer bans, or expulsion from the Premier League.

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