The English Premier League is investigating Manchester City over a number of alleged breaches of financial rules. Among other things, it is about false information about income.
English football champions Manchester City have to answer for alleged violations of the financial rules of the Premier League.
The English league announced on Monday (February 6th, 2023) that it had commissioned an independent commission to investigate the allegations against the club, which was supported by sheikhs from Abu Dhabi.
violations in nine seasons
Accordingly, Man City is said to have violated applicable rules during a total of nine seasons between 2009 and 2018. The league accuses the club’s officials of providing incorrect financial information, “particularly in relation to its revenue (including sponsorship revenue), its related parties and its operating costs,” the statement said. Man City initially did not comment on the allegations.
UEFA imposed suspension, City win ahead of CAS
In 2020, Man City successfully defended themselves against a two-year ban in the European Cup before the European Court of Arbitration for Sport. The European Football Union UEFA had imposed the suspension for “serious violations” of the rules of Financial Fair Play. At the time, UEFA referred to a period between 2012 and 2016.