Manchester City charges and possible sanctions explained
Haaland’s deal until 2034 reportedly has no relegation clause, leaving City in control even if severe sanctions hit, though major clubs are monitoring the situation.
David de Gea joked on X about how many titles he would have won if City lose honours, while the report says Premier League clubs are planning legal action.
Report says Real Madrid could target Bouaddi, Anderson and Fernandez if City face severe sanctions. The piece also raises possible relegation clauses and squad exits.
Klopp’s 2024 quip resurfaced after the verdict, with debate over whether stripped City titles could recast Liverpool’s near-miss seasons, including 2018-19 and 2021-22.
Rodri backed City’s innocence, citing the 2020 Uefa case, and said their success was earned with ‘effort’ and ‘partnership’: ‘What we did, they cannot take it out of us.’
Khaldoon Al Mubarak told City fans the Premier League process has ‘a long way to run’, insisted the club remain confident of proving their innocence and urged focus on upcoming matches.
City are reportedly guilty on 114 of 115 charges. Sanctions remain undecided, with fines, 40-60 point deductions, transfer bans or even expulsion all possible.
Report traces City’s case from Der Spiegel leaks and the 2008 takeover to reported findings on most charges, detailing alleged false accounts, contract payments and non-cooperation.
Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Spurs could seek more than £200m in compensation if City are found guilty, with claims tied to titles, Europe and lost earnings.
With City facing possible punishment, the piece reviews major points deductions for clubs including Luton, Juventus, Derby, Dnipro, Limerick, Fiorentina, Lazio and Milan.
Piers Morgan said City should be relegated and stripped of titles after reports they were found guilty on 114 of 115 charges, while others debated retrospective title changes.
Reports say City were found guilty of 114 breaches. Lisa Nandy called for a swift conclusion, while Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto hailed a ‘historic decision’ and cited Guardiola.
Pep Guardiola’s past vow resurfaced after reports City were found guilty on most charges - he said he trusted the club, but would leave ‘the next day’ if they lied to him.
