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Last month, Masters acknowledged that the process had “taken longer than expected” but insisted the “only available route” was to “let the process take its course”.
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Richard Masters acknowledged in August 2026 that the process regarding Manchester City's charges had "taken longer than expected" but insisted it was the "only available route" to let the process take its course.
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Richard Masters
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{
    "date": "2026-08",
    "person": "Richard Masters"
}
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Process Statement Premier League
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September 25, 2026 at 4:07 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 4:07 PM (2 weeks ago)

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Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of the charges relating to breaches of the Premier League’s financial regulations.
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7049721/2026/09/25/manchester-city-charges-verdict-premier-league

Manchester City has been found guilty on almost all of the 115 charges related to breaches of the Premier League's financial regulations. Sanctions are pending, with City expected to appeal the decision. The charges stem from an investigation into alleged breaches between 2009 and 2018.

Manchester City Premier League Financial Regulations FFP Sports Law Football Sanctions
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Manchester City found guilty of ‘sham payments’ and inflating revenue by £900m in damning Premier League verdict
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https://nytimes.com/athletic/7643269/2026/09/29/manchester-city-verdict-charges-premier-league

Manchester City has been found guilty of 'sham payments' and artificially inflating revenue by over £900 million by an independent regulatory commission. The club faces severe sanctions and plans to appeal the 'devastating verdict'.

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