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What have Man City been found guilty of doing?

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Manchester City has been found guilty of violating Premier League financial rules from the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons, according to a BBC report. The violations include using "sham" contracts and providing misleading financial records. Dan Roan, BBC's sports editor, provides analysis on the implications for the club and the league.
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Manchester City Found Guilty of 114 Out of 115 Charges by Premier League Commission

In a significant ruling, an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 out of 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. The accusations stem from a "disguised funding scheme" that allegedly inflated revenue by over £830 million between 2009 and 2018.

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This ruling marks a pivotal moment in Premier League history, raising questions about financial transparency and regulation within the sport.

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BBC Man City Manchester City Premier League

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Man City ORG · 2× BBC ORG · 1× Dan Roan PERSON · 1× Manchester City ORG · 1× Premier League ORG · 1×

Narrative

Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-09-29
2026-09-29 · BBC News
What have Man City been found guilty of doing? · assertive framing

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Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. asserted
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BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what it means for the club and the league. asserted
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