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FA break silence on Man City guilty verdict as chiefs fear for ‘integrity of the game’ and prepare to ‘take action’

THE FA have broken their silence on the Manchester City scandal. Earlier this week it was announced City had been found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of the Premier League’s financial rules over a nine-season period, and…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 9:03 AM
FA break silence on Man City guilty verdict as chiefs fear for ‘integrity of the game’ and prepare to ‘take action’
Key Things to Know
  • The FA warned that Manchester City's guilty verdict has significant implications for the integrity of English football.
  • The governing body confirmed it is assessing the decision and will take appropriate action where necessary.
  • Manchester City was found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches spanning across nine seasons.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Football Association has released an official statement following an Independent Commission's guilty verdict against Manchester City regarding Premier League financial rule breaches. The FA stated that the decision carries significant implications for the integrity of the game, confirming that it is carefully reviewing the ruling and is prepared to take appropriate action while continuing to monitor proceedings.

Manchester City was found guilty of serious financial breaches over a nine-season period and plans to lodge an appeal against the ruling. If the club's appeal is unsuccessful, potential sanctions could reportedly include stripped honours, significant points deductions, substantial compensation claims from rival teams, or potential expulsion.

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