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Premier League should be handling Man City guilty verdict better, says Fifa hopeful challenging Infantino for presidency

FIFA presidency candidate Ramon Vega thinks the Premier League needs to get on top of the Manchester City situation. A guilty verdict has finally been handed down after years of legal wrangling with the Citizens found to have committed 114…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 2:22 PM
Premier League should be handling Man City guilty verdict better, says Fifa hopeful challenging Infantino for presidency
Key Things to Know
  • FIFA presidential candidate Ramon Vega argued the Premier League should better handle the Manchester City verdict fallout.
  • Manchester City was found guilty of 114 rule breaches and has appealed the decision.
  • Vega stated the unresolved situation and potential points deduction create an unfair title race for competing clubs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

FIFA presidential candidate Ramon Vega stated that the Premier League must better handle the fallout from Manchester City's legal case. A verdict found Manchester City guilty of 114 rule breaches, which the club has appealed. Speaking exclusively to Ladbrokes, Vega argued that the uncertainty surrounding a potential points deduction is casting a shadow over the entire season and is unfair to title-chasing competitors.

Vega, who is campaigning to replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA president, emphasized the need for transparency and accountability across football administration. He also defended Manchester City fans, expressing sympathy that supporters are facing criticism and being called cheats because of decisions made by senior administrators.

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