Manchester City Appeals Guilty Verdict in Financial Case

Manchester City has formally appealed a guilty verdict issued by an independent commission that found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations from the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons. The club stated that the ruling contained “clear material errors, of law, principle and fact” and is “unsafe.” City maintains its innocence and has filed a comprehensive body of evidence supporting its claims.

The Premier League accused City of systematically breaking financial rules for nearly a decade, including arranging “sham contracts” to disguise over £830 million in secret funding. The club's owners, Abu Dhabi United Group, are alleged to have supplemented commercial deals through a disguised funding scheme.

The Football Association is considering the implications of the verdict and may launch its own investigation. Additionally, Etihad Airways, City’s principal sponsor, is contemplating legal action against the Premier League, rejecting any implication of involvement in improper arrangements.