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Manchester City: Rodri breaks silence on the financial fair play affair

Manchester City is at the heart of a real earthquake after the revelations of The Athletic concerning the trial which

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 10:42 PM
Manchester City: Rodri breaks silence on the financial fair play affair
Key Things to Know
  • Rodri expressed belief in Manchester City's innocence regarding the club's financial fair play proceedings.
  • Manchester City was reportedly found guilty of 114 financial rule breaches dating from 2009 to 2018.
  • No sanctions have yet been imposed on Manchester City, with an appeal expected from the club.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri addressed the ongoing financial fair play proceedings against his former club ahead of a Nations League match between Spain and England. Reports by The Athletic indicated that Manchester City was found guilty of 114 of 115 alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. While no official sanctions have yet been imposed, the club is reportedly expected to appeal the ruling.

Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Rodri expressed confidence in Manchester City's innocence, drawing comparisons to the club's successful appeal after facing similar scrutiny in 2020. The current Barcelona player stated that the squad had previously trusted the club's assurances of legal compliance and urged for a fair resolution to the affair.

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