Manchester City Found Guilty in Premier League Financial Scandal
The Premier League said Manchester City used "sham" commercial deals to inflate revenue and understate costs by more than £900 million; the club says it will appeal.
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Manchester City have been found guilty of using what the Premier League described as "sham" commercial contracts, part of schemes the league said inflated revenue and understated costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade.
The Premier League announced the finding on Tuesday, in what France 24 described as potentially the biggest financial scandal in the league's history.
Club denies wrongdoing
Manchester City has denied wrongdoing and said in a statement that it would appeal the decision. The club has not, according to available reporting, provided a detailed rebuttal of the specific findings.
The case centers on commercial contracts the Premier League alleges were used to disguise the club's true financial position over a period spanning nearly ten years, allowing it to overstate income while understating its costs.
The Premier League's finding is likely to be closely watched across English football, given the scale of the alleged financial discrepancy and the prominence of the club involved. Further proceedings are expected as Manchester City pursues its appeal.
Sources
- Man City scandal: 'Sham' deals and inflated revenues — France 24 — English
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