SoccerOct 8
Mourinho Expects Long Wait for Manchester City Premier League Ruling
The former Manchester United manager sees little chance of a swift resolution in the ongoing financial case.
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Verdict Details Emerge
An independent commission ruled that Manchester City committed serious breaches of financial rules by setting up sham commercial agreements. These deals inflated revenues and cut costs by 900 million pounds, equal to 1.2 billion dollars, across a nine-year stretch from 2009 to 2018. The full hearing lasted 12 weeks and wrapped up 21 months before the published decision, while the broader investigation began in 2019.
Appeal Process Ahead
City has already lodged an appeal and claims to hold irrefutable proof of its position. The Premier League has stated that the appeal will stay private until an outcome is released. Possible penalties include fines or points deductions. City could also seek further review outside the league system if the next stage fails to resolve the matter.
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