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Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on 114 financial charges

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An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules on 114 of 115 charges covering the period from 2009 to 2018. The verdict, delivered on Tuesday, leaves the club facing sanctions that could include expulsion from the league and stripping of titles. Pep Guardiola, who managed City from 2016 to 2026 and won 20 trophies, spoke publicly for the first time on Wednesday. In a social media post addressed to fans, he wrote: 'I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club.' He added: 'We will get through this together. I love you all.' City have said they intend to appeal the decision. Former City defender Micah Richards said he is 'absolutely devastated' by the verdict. Former Football Association chairman Mark Palios called for club executives to face personal punishment. UK minister Lisa Nandy said City could be expelled from the Premier League if the charges are upheld on appeal. Wayne Rooney said he would not accept the 2012 Premier League title if City were stripped of it, arguing Manchester United do not 'deserve' to be awarded the winners' medal.

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Outlets: 66. Countries: 20. Facts in the shared core: 2.

Publication timeline

  1. · Sky Sports (outlet profile)

    Explained: Why Mancini has distanced himself from Man City charges. Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol explains why Italy head coach and former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has distanced himself from the club's 115…

  2. · Kicker (outlet profile)

    Mancini über Vorwürfe gegen City: "Betrifft mich nicht". Roberto Mancinis Vertrag als Trainer bei Manchester City gehört zu den Vorwürfen, wegen denen aktuell gegen den Klub ermittelt wird. Italiens Nationaltrainer zeig…

  3. · Daily Mail (outlet profile)

    Wayne Rooney insists he would NOT accept 2012 Premier League title if Man City are stripped of it and claims Man United do not 'deserve' to be awarded winners' medal - as legend opposes Rio Ferdinand and David De Gea's…

  4. · GB News (outlet profile)

    FIFA accuses UEFA of ‘harassment’ in Gianni Infantino row over abandoned World Cup deal. FIFA has accused UEFA of “harassment” and trying to influence Gianni Infantino’s re-election as their bitter dispute over a plan t…

  5. · The Citizen (outlet profile)

    Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?. AFP Sports looks at the next steps and potential fall out from the case.

  6. · GB News (outlet profile)

    Man City’s 115 charges saga takes fresh twist after CEO’s warning behind closed doors. Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has warned football’s top clubs that their battle with the Premier League could take…

  7. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    Pochettino laments 'period of deception' if Man City breaches true

  8. · RMC Sport (outlet profile)

    Premier League: "Ça va prendre encore beaucoup de temps", reconnu coupable d’infractions financières, Manchester City prêt à se défendre jusqu’à bout. En marge du conseil d’administration de l’Association européenne des…

  9. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    Mauricio Pochettino condemns ‘period of deception’ if Man City breached Premier League rules. Pochettino has previously managed Tottenham, Chelsea and Southampton in the Premier League

  10. · GB News (outlet profile)

    Wayne Rooney breaks ranks with Rio Ferdinand over Man City title stripping calls. Wayne Rooney has insisted he would refuse a Premier League winner’s medal for 2011-12 if Manchester City were stripped of the title, putt…

  11. · La Jornada (outlet profile)

    “Tener doble contrato no fue mi problema”, señala Mancini sobre crisis del City. Roma. El entrenador de la selección de Italia, Roberto Mancini, dijo que tenía “un doble contrato” cuando estuvo al mando del Manchester C…

  12. · ANSA Sport (outlet profile)

    Il City sfida la Premier, 'Violazioni? La battaglia è ancora lunga'. Il Ceo Soriano: "Otto anni per arrivare fin qui, ci vorrà molto più tempo"

  13. · GB News (outlet profile)

    Premier League owner compares Man City charges to Olympic doping in explosive warning. Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has compared a club breaking football’s financial rules to an athlete winning an Olympic medal after do…

  14. · Sky Sports (outlet profile)

    Poch: We lived through a period of deception if Man City guilty. Former Tottenham and Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino says the Premier League "lived through a period of deception" if Manchester City breached financi…

  15. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    Hull owner maintains Man City charges as serious as doping at Olympics. Acun Ilicali, who bought Hull in 2022, described any breaches of the Premier League’s rules - if confirmed - as ‘financial doping’

  16. · RMC Sport (outlet profile)

    "Donne-la moi", Rio Ferdinand réclame sa médaille de champion à un ancien joueur de Manchester City. Alors que Manchester City a été reconnu coupable de 114 infractions au règlement financier de la Premier League, Rio F…

  17. · Kicker (outlet profile)

    "Zeit der Täuschung": Pochettino attackiert ManCity scharf. Manchester City droht eine massive Strafe wegen Verstößen gegen die Finanzregeln. Viele Konkurrenten halten sich zurück. Jetzt wird ein langjähriger Rivale abe…

  18. · The Independent (outlet profile)

    Wayne Rooney says he wouldn’t accept Premier League winner’s medal if Man City stripped. Rooney doesn’t believe his 2011-12 Man United side deserve to be considered Premier League champions even if their Manchester riva…

  19. · Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)

    LaLiga's Tebas says Man City should face severe punishment after rule breach findings

  20. · Evening Standard (outlet profile)

    Manchester United: Wayne Rooney reveals stance if Man City are stripped of 2011-2012 Premier League title. Rooney does not share the same view as some of his former Manchester United team-mates

  21. · BBC (русская служба) (outlet profile)

    Три сценария для «Манчестер Сити»: что грозит одному из самых успешных клубов английского футбола и как это отразится на Премьер-лиге?. Спустя два года и 10 дней после начала слушаний по делу «Манчестер Сити» независима…

  22. · City AM (outlet profile)

    How could Manchester City verdict impact UK trade relationship with UAE?. The pending outcome of the case involving 115 charges lodged against Manchester City could define the recent past of the Premier League and shape…

  23. · City AM (outlet profile)

    Manchester City should be kicked out of Premier League, says LaLiga’s Tebas. Spanish football league chief Javier Tebas has called for Manchester City to be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of m…

  24. · Fox News (outlet profile)

    Mauricio Pochettino: No 'Sporting Justice' For Tottenham In Man City Verdict. Ex-Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino expressed sadness at the lack of "sporting justice" that the reported verdict against Manc…

  25. · Evening Standard (outlet profile)

    Why Mauricio Pochettino believes it will be 'impossible' to punish Man City for 'period of deception'. Maurincio Pochettino was manager at Tottenham between 2014 and 2019

  26. · GB News (outlet profile)

    Liam Gallagher lets rip on TV presenter Terry Christian as pair embroiled in row over Man City charges saga. Liam Gallagher has pulled no punches against Terry Christian after the TV presenter and Manchester United fan…

  27. · Dawn (outlet profile)

    Manchester City's Premier League charges: What comes next?. Manchester City’s fate in a legal battle with the Premier League is yet to be sealed, but reports they have been found guilty on widespread financial misconduc…

  28. · franceinfo (outlet profile)

    Destitution de trophées, retrait de points, amende... Que risque Manchester City, reconnu coupable de 114 infractions financières ?. Manchester City a été reconnu coupable de 114 des 115 actes d'accusations qui le visen…

  29. · Malay Mail (outlet profile)

    Manchester City’s Premier League charges: What comes next?. MANCHESTER, Sept 29 — Manchester City’s fate in a legal battle with the Premier League is yet to be sealed,...

  30. · Al Jazeera (outlet profile)

    Man City’s Premier League charges: What’s the latest and what comes next?. Swingeing sanctions against City for breaching financial fair play rules would send shockwaves through English football.

Factual core

  • The Premier League found Manchester City guilty of all charges of serious financial rule violations.
  • Pep Guardiola made an emotional statement backing Manchester City.

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