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First Premier League owner breaks silence on Man City guilt: Club are ‘no different to doping athlete’, claims Hull City’s Acun Ilicali

Man City are no different to an Olympic athlete found guilty of doping, according to Hull City owner Acun Ilicali. The club have been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges.

By WILL GRIFFEE · Daily Mail

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 7:25 AM

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Hull City owner Acun Ilicali compared Manchester City's alleged rule-breaking to an athlete guilty of doping.
Manchester City were reportedly found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League charges.
Manchester City maintain their innocence and are expected to appeal the independent commission's findings.

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Hull City owner Acun Ilicali compared Manchester City's financial breaches to an athlete using performance-enhancing drugs to win an Olympic medal. Speaking on the 1904 Club podcast, Ilicali stated that rule breaches regarding spending constitute financial doping and should receive substantial punishment to protect the future of soccer.

Manchester City, who were reportedly found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought by the Premier League, maintain their innocence and intend to appeal. Club chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and chief executive Ferran Soriano emphasized that the legal process remains ongoing and will require significant additional time to conclude.

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