Manchester City Faces Additional Charges Amid Financial Fair Play Investigation
The Premier League has increased charges against Manchester City from 115 to 130, citing alleged financial misconduct between 2009 and 2018, with a potential verdict in 2025.
Manchester City is now facing an expanded list of financial misconduct charges as the Premier League has raised the total from 115 to 130 allegations. These charges primarily address alleged violations spanning the period from 2009 to 2018.
The allegations include several serious breaches:
- Providing inaccurate financial information across nine years.
- Failing to disclose full details regarding player and manager salaries.
- Breaching UEFA's Financial Fair Play regulations between 2013 and 2018.
- Non-compliance with the Premier League's financial rules from 2015 to 2018.
- Failure to cooperate with the Premier League's investigation since 2018.
An independent commission concluded its hearings in December 2024, with a final verdict expected in 2025. Any appeals could delay the ultimate decision further, potentially impacting Manchester City's future in domestic and European competitions.
If found guilty, potential penalties range from fines to points deductions and even relegation. The club has consistently denied the allegations and is prepared to defend its position rigorously.
This case represents one of the most significant financial controversies in modern football, with implications for Manchester City's legacy and their standing in the Premier League.