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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2 octobre 2026
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Former Man City boss Roberto Mancini: Unconcerned by guilty verdict
Former Man City boss Roberto Mancini: Unconcerned by guilty verdict

ESPN • 02 oct. 13h30

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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Man City appeal guilty verdict in Premier League breaches case
Man City appeal guilty verdict in Premier League breaches case

ESPN • 02 oct. 10h58

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 breaks silence on Manchester City guilty verdict as 'integrity' concerns rock Premier League
FA breaks silence on Manchester City guilty verdict as 'integrity' concerns rock Premier League

Goal.com • 02 oct. 09h51

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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1 octobre 2026
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Man City: Andy Burnham 'concerned' if owners sell club
Man City: Andy Burnham 'concerned' if owners sell club

Flashscore.com • 01 oct. 17h19

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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Man City appeal: Club will argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government
Man City appeal: Club will argue sponsorship deals came from Abu Dhabi government

BBC • 01 oct. 15h38

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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30 septembre 2026
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Manchester City charges: Punishment before end of season, Premier League clubs believe
Manchester City charges: Punishment before end of season, Premier League clubs believe

BBC • 30 sept. 19h10

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's Financial Breaches Totaled Over £900 Million Over Nine Seasons
Manchester City's Financial Breaches Totaled Over £900 Million Over Nine Seasons

Defector • 30 sept. 15h01

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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Pep Guardiola Reacts to Manchester City's Guilty Verdict in Premier League Financial Rules Case
Pep Guardiola Reacts to Manchester City's Guilty Verdict in Premier League Financial Rules Case

bleacherreport.com • 30 sept. 14h23

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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Man City: Micah Richards 'devastated' after reading Premier League verdict on charges
Man City: Micah Richards 'devastated' after reading Premier League verdict on charges

BBC • 30 sept. 10h07

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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'We will get through this together' - Guardiola reacts as Man City guilty
'We will get through this together' - Guardiola reacts as Man City guilty

BBC • 30 sept. 08h21

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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29 septembre 2026
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Man City guilty of using 'sham' deals to distort finances, Premier League says
Man City guilty of using 'sham' deals to distort finances, Premier League says

Reuters • 29 sept. 19h24

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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Manchester City charges: Premier League confirms club guilty of all charges related to financial rule breaches
Manchester City charges: Premier League confirms club guilty of all charges related to financial rule breaches

BBC • 29 sept. 16h07

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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Mauricio Pochettino on Man City charges: 'We lived through period of deception'
Mauricio Pochettino on Man City charges: 'We lived through period of deception'

BBC • 29 sept. 09h13

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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28 septembre 2026
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Man City charges: CEO Ferran Soriano issues defiant message to European club bosses
Man City charges: CEO Ferran Soriano issues defiant message to European club bosses

bbc.com • 28 sept. 18h53

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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26 septembre 2026
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Manchester City charges: Legal fight could spiral out of control, says former executive
Manchester City charges: Legal fight could spiral out of control, says former executive

BBC • 26 sept. 11h03

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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25 septembre 2026
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Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say, with appeal expected
Man City found guilty on all but one of 115 charges, reports say, with appeal expected

Reuters • 25 sept. 21h58

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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Man City refuse to deny guilty verdicts in Premier League 115 breaches case - sources
Man City refuse to deny guilty verdicts in Premier League 115 breaches case - sources

ESPN • 25 sept. 15h38

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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Manchester City charges: Premier League club found guilty of breaking majority of 115 financial rules
Manchester City charges: Premier League club found guilty of breaking majority of 115 financial rules

BBC • 25 sept. 15h07

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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