Mancini says Premier League verdict on Manchester City won’t affect him

Mancini says Premier League verdict on Manchester City won’t affect him

Italy coach Roberto Mancini said the Premier League’s guilty verdict against Manchester City does not affect him, describing the case as the club’s problem rather than his own. The verdict, issued on 29 September, found the club guilty of 114 of the 115 financial regulations it was accused of breaching, including the use of sham commercial contracts to inflate revenue. Manchester City announced it will appeal the decision, with chief executive Ferran Soriano and the club’s legal team arguing that the disputed sponsorship funds came from the Abu Dhabi government.

Former managers Mauricio Pochettino and Pep Guardiola, as well as former player Micah Richards, expressed disappointment and called the ruling a taint on the Premier League era. Senior football officials and the FA warned of integrity risks and urged a swift final ruling, while Manchester mayor Andy Burnham said he would not intervene.

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October 02, 2026
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Mancini says financial scandal verdict does not affect him
Mancini says financial scandal verdict does not affect him

ESPN • 02 Oct 13:30

Italy coach Roberto Mancini said he is not worried about the Premier League's guilty verdict against Manchester City, describing the issue as the club's problem, not his.

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Manchester City files appeal after Premier League financial breach ruling
Manchester City files appeal after Premier League financial breach ruling

ESPN • 02 Oct 10:58

Manchester City has lodged a comprehensive appeal against a Premier League commission finding that the club breached financial rules between 2009 and 2018.

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FA warns of integrity risks after independent commission finds Manchester City guilty of financial violations
FA warns of integrity risks after independent commission finds Manchester City guilty of financial violations

Goal.com • 02 Oct 09:51

The Football Association said the independent commission's ruling on Manchester City’s use of disguised funding raises serious integrity concerns and may lead to disciplinary action.

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October 01, 2026
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Manchester mayor says he will not intervene in City financial breach case
Manchester mayor says he will not intervene in City financial breach case

Flashscore.com • 01 Oct 17:19

Mayor Andy Burnham said he will stay out of the legal process over Manchester City's financial violations, while expressing concern about the club's potential sale.

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Manchester City to appeal Premier League ruling, citing government-funded sponsorships
Manchester City to appeal Premier League ruling, citing government-funded sponsorships

BBC • 01 Oct 15:38

Manchester City plans to challenge a commission’s finding that it breached financial rules by using inflated sponsorship deals, arguing the funds originated from the Abu Dhabi government.

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September 30, 2026
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Senior football officials urge swift ruling on Manchester City financial breach case
Senior football officials urge swift ruling on Manchester City financial breach case

BBC • 30 Sep 19:10

Club representatives say the Premier League should deliver a decision on Manchester City's financial regulation violations before the season ends, citing the need for certainty.

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Manchester City found to have breached financial rules by over £900 million between 2009-18
Manchester City found to have breached financial rules by over £900 million between 2009-18

Defector • 30 Sep 15:01

The Premier League announced that Manchester City breached spending limits by more than £900 million across nine seasons, prompting a pending appeal and possible sanctions.

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Guardiola backs Manchester City after Premier League finds club guilty of financial breaches
Guardiola backs Manchester City after Premier League finds club guilty of financial breaches

bleacherreport.com • 30 Sep 14:23

Pep Guardiola said he stands with Manchester City following the Premier League's ruling that the club breached financial rules, while the club announced plans to appeal the decision.

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Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards reacts to Premier League verdict on club's financial breaches
Former Manchester City defender Micah Richards reacts to Premier League verdict on club's financial breaches

BBC • 30 Sep 10:07

Micah Richards said he was devastated after the Premier League found Manchester City guilty of multiple financial rule breaches, while the club plans to appeal.

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Guardiola pledges support as Manchester City found guilty of financial rule breaches
Guardiola pledges support as Manchester City found guilty of financial rule breaches

BBC • 30 Sep 08:21

Manchester City was confirmed guilty of all charges relating to Premier League financial rules, prompting reactions from former managers, players and legal experts, while former coach Pep Guardiola expressed solidarity with the club and its supporters.

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September 29, 2026
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Premier League Finds Manchester City Used Sham Contracts to Inflate Revenue
Premier League Finds Manchester City Used Sham Contracts to Inflate Revenue

Reuters • 29 Sep 19:24

An independent commission concluded Manchester City breached financial rules by using sham commercial contracts to overstate revenue and understate costs, and the club announced it will appeal the decision.

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Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of all financial rule breaches
Premier League finds Manchester City guilty of all financial rule breaches

BBC • 29 Sep 16:07

An independent commission concluded Manchester City breached Premier League financial regulations between 2009-10 and 2017-18, with sanctions to be decided in a separate hearing.

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Pochettino says Manchester City breach verdict leaves Premier League era tainted
Pochettino says Manchester City breach verdict leaves Premier League era tainted

BBC • 29 Sep 09:13

Former manager Mauricio Pochettino described the Premier League’s ruling on Manchester City’s financial breaches as a period of deception that cannot be undone, while the club plans to appeal the sanctions.

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September 28, 2026
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Manchester City chief executive warns European club leaders after Premier League verdict
Manchester City chief executive warns European club leaders after Premier League verdict

bbc.com • 28 Sep 18:53

Manchester City’s chief executive Ferran Soriano told European club executives the club will contest the Premier League’s finding of guilt on most of the 115 financial misconduct charges, and the club plans to appeal.

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September 26, 2026
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Former executive warns Manchester City legal battle could destabilise football
Former executive warns Manchester City legal battle could destabilise football

BBC • 26 Sep 11:03

A former senior football executive said the Premier League's case against Manchester City, which has been found guilty of most of 115 charges, could trigger extensive compensation claims and threaten the sport's stability.

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September 25, 2026
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Manchester City found guilty of 114 out of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, appeal pending
Manchester City found guilty of 114 out of 115 Premier League financial rule breaches, appeal pending

Reuters • 25 Sep 21:58

An independent commission concluded that Manchester City violated 114 of the 115 financial regulations alleged by the Premier League, and the club says it will appeal the decision.

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Manchester City Does Not Dispute Majority Verdict in Premier League Financial Breaches Case
Manchester City Does Not Dispute Majority Verdict in Premier League Financial Breaches Case

ESPN • 25 Sep 15:38

Manchester City acknowledged it has been informed of an independent panel's decision finding it guilty on most of the 115 financial breach charges, while the club and the Premier League say the process remains confidential and ongoing.

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Premier League panel finds Manchester City guilty of most financial rule breaches
Premier League panel finds Manchester City guilty of most financial rule breaches

BBC • 25 Sep 15:07

An independent panel concluded Manchester City violated the majority of the 115 financial regulations it was accused of breaching, with sanctions yet to be announced.

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