Man City sponsor Etihad Airways considers legal action

Manchester City's principal sponsor, Etihad Airways, is considering legal action against the Premier League following a landmark ruling against the club. An independent commission recently found the English champions guilty of extensive financial rule breaches, concluding that the club engaged in disguised funding schemes that artificially inflated revenues through sponsorship arrangements.

The UAE-based airline expressed deep concern regarding the verdict and the public communication surrounding it, strongly denying any involvement in fraudulent deals. Manchester City are also preparing an appeal, arguing that their sponsorship funding was legitimately provided by the Abu Dhabi government rather than the club's ownership group.