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There are five mentions of "sham" in the statement released by the Premier League on Tuesday.
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The Premier League's statement on Tuesday mentions the word "sham" five times.
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{
    "date": "2026-09-29",
    "organization": "Premier League"
}
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Language Documentation Premier League
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Created
September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (2 weeks ago)

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City's achievements, such as their 2017-18 title win (above), have been tainted Lynne Cameron/Getty ImagesAt this stage, the narrative changes. No longer should it be a debate about whether the Premier League would dare to drum Manchester City out of England’s top division. Now the question takes another form: how can you justify anything else?
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An independent commission's findings reveal Manchester City manipulated financial records, using 'sham contracts' and 'disguised funding' to inflate revenues by over £900 million. This deception allowed the club to bypass spending limits and accumulate trophies, leading to calls for severe punishment, including potential relegation.

Manchester City Premier League Financial Fair Play Football Scandal Sports Law Financial Deception Club Ownership

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