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Abu Dhabi moved into power in the English game in 2008.
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Abu Dhabi moved into power in English football in 2008.
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- 30ac62d6-7967-4d2d-bb46-b9b383b6c084
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- September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (1 week ago)
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- September 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM (1 week ago)
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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 has been found guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial regulations between 2009 and 2018, including artificially inflating income through 'disguised funding' schemes. The club maintains its innocence and plans to appeal the 'damning' verdict.
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