Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’

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Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’. (2026, September 29). Al Jazeera. https://www.aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2026/9/29/man-city-ceo-premier-league-verdict-based-on-conspiracy?traffic_source=rss

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Manchester City's CEO announced that the club plans to appeal against a recent verdict by an independent commission, which convicted Manchester City of 114 out of 115 charges related to breaking Premier League financial rules. The commission found that the club used fraudulent contracts to overstate revenue and understate costs by more than $1.19 billion.

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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.

Details of the Scheme: City is accused of creating "sham" contracts to boost income artificially.
City's Response: The club denies wrongdoing, claiming the money in question came from the Abu Dhabi government rather than the private investment company Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG), owned by Sheikh Mansour.

Reactions and Implications

Arsenal Fan's Reaction:
Zohran Mamdani, mayor of New York City and an Arsenal fan, highlighted that Manchester City were found guilty of 114 charges out of 115.

Unai Emery’s Comments:
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery believes other Premier League clubs may have also flouted financial regulations to gain an unfair advantage.

Jamie Carragher's Call for Punishment:
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher called for significant penalties, suggesting a reduction in points over multiple seasons (e.g., 80 or 100 points) that would result in relegation and a period of rebuilding.

David Conn’s Commentary:
Columnist David Conn from The Guardian sees the ruling as emblematic of decades of commercialization in football, where "the people's game" has been exploited for profit.

Outlook

Appeal Process: City plans to appeal the decision, prolonging the process and potentially delaying any sanctions.
Upcoming Matches: Manchester City is set to play Liverpool this weekend amid expectations of a hostile atmosphere at Anfield.

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

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Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’ Manchester City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted the club of 114 out of 115 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

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🔮 Man City CEO: Premier League verdict based on ‘conspiracy theory’ Manchester City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted the club of 114 out of 115 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules.

2026-09-30 · Al Jazeera

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The probe found the club used ‘sham’ contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than $1.19 billion. asserted

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