La Liga's Tebas Demands Tough Sanctions for Manchester City

Javier Tebas, the president of La Liga, has demanded severe penalties for Manchester City following an independent panel's conclusion that the club committed 114 out of 115 breaches of Premier League financial regulations. Manchester City has consistently denied any wrongdoing and is preparing to appeal the findings, meaning no penalties have been imposed yet.

Tebas emphasized that the breaches, which date back to 2009, have significant implications for European football and should result in a punishment that serves as a deterrent. He stated, “Punishment should be harsh, not only to set an example, but because it was offside.” Potential sanctions being considered include fines, point deductions, and relegation, although the exact nature of the punishment will depend on ongoing legal proceedings.

Tebas also criticized the Court of Arbitration for Sport for overturning City's two-year Champions League ban in 2020, suggesting that UEFA's earlier sanctions should be reconsidered. In contrast, Maheta Molango, chief executive of the Professional Footballers’ Association, expressed concerns about delays in such cases affecting players' confidence in the system.

City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak remains optimistic about clearing the club's name.