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‘Forget relegation…’- New York Knicks star Josh Hart wants Manchester City to ‘burn’

Following the English Premier League’s statement revealing the extent of Manchester City’s financial misdeeds, NBA champion Josh Hart had a strong reaction. The big story…

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Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:19 AM

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NBA player Josh Hart posted on social media calling for Manchester City to "burn" following financial misconduct findings.
Manchester City reportedly misrepresented finances, inflating revenues and reducing costs by £900 million over a decade.
Hart is a vocal supporter of Premier League rival Chelsea.

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New York Knicks player Josh Hart reacted strongly on social media following a Premier League verdict concerning Manchester City's finances. The report alleged that Manchester City artificially inflated revenues and reduced costs by £900 million ($1.19 billion) over a decade. In response to the revelations, Hart stated on X, "Man City lied about 900 million pounds?! Forget relegation… Burn the club down."

Hart is an outspoken supporter of Chelsea, one of Manchester City's Premier League rivals. While Manchester City are expected to appeal the verdict and formal sanctions remain unannounced, the findings have generated intense discussion across the sports community.

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‘Forget relegation…’- New York Knicks star Josh Hart wants Manchester City to ‘burn’

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