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‘You’re cheating…’ Ex-Celtic man Craig Burley tells USA viewers of Rangers amid Man City verdict

There is only one story dominating world football right now, and that’s Manchester City being found guilty of all charges related to serious breaches of…

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 10:45 AM
‘You’re cheating…’ Ex-Celtic man Craig Burley tells USA viewers of Rangers amid Man City verdict
Key Things to Know
  • Craig Burley compared Manchester City's financial verdict to Rangers' past financial collapse on ESPN.
  • Burley argued on broadcast that spending beyond one's means to sign players constitutes cheating.
  • Burley highlighted how Rangers previously suffered liquidation and were sent to the bottom of Scottish football.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic midfielder Craig Burley appeared on ESPN to compare Manchester City's financial breaches to Rangers' past financial controversies. Addressing American audiences following reported guilty verdicts against Manchester City, Burley argued that spending beyond club means to assemble a squad equates to cheating in football.

Reflecting on Scottish football history, Burley noted that Rangers paid above their means to secure trophies before facing liquidation and restarting at the bottom tier. Writer Amir Mir observed that rivals are now demanding severe punishments for Manchester City similar to the fallout experienced in Scotland.

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