Manchester City have been found guilty of the majority of 115 financial regulatory charges they faced, sources confirmed to BBC Sport. The verdict comes after an independent panel concluded its proceedings, with reports indicating the club was cleared of only one count.
According to The Athletic, while the guilty verdicts have been reached, the specific sanctions for the Premier League club have not yet been determined. Other clubs within the league were reportedly informed of the panel’s decision.
The Premier League declined to comment on the reports, and Manchester City offered no direct confirmation regarding the accuracy of the claims. Instead, the club issued a statement emphasizing that the process is still ongoing and that significant procedural elements remain to be completed under strict confidentiality.
The statement highlighted that the club has respected due process for eight years, operating on the basis that the league board and executive would function as an independent, impartial regulator free from partisan influence.
BBC Sport understands that Manchester City intends to appeal against the findings if the guilty verdicts stand. The case has drawn significant attention to the financial regulations governing English football, with experts like Kieran Maguire analyzing the potential consequences for the club.
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