An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of serious financial rule breaches over nine seasons, involving "sham" commercial contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over 900 million. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision, which could have significant consequences for its past and future achievements in English football.
The Premier League resumed after the international break with Arsenal securing a 2-1 comeback victory over Leeds United. Chelsea thrashed Bournemouth 5-1, while Tottenham salvaged a late draw against Manchester United. The return of the league was overshadowed by Manchester City's alleged financial breaches, which the club denies.
Manchester City has reportedly been found guilty of 114 out of 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, a development that could have significant repercussions for English football. The club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal, stating the process is ongoing and confidential. This ruling follows a lengthy investigation and raises questions about financial regulation and competitive integrity in the league.
Manchester City's head coach Enzo Maresca stated that the club's players and supporters have grown closer following the Premier League's financial rule breach charges, while Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta provided an update on player injuries, with Martin Zubimendi potentially returning and Piero Hincapie still sidelined.
Manchester City aim to extend their perfect Premier League start against Ipswich as financial uncertainty clouds their title charge, while Arsenal chase, Liverpool seek revival and United battle struggles.
Arsenal came from behind to beat Leeds United 2-1, with Riccardo Calafiori equalising before substitute Bruno Guimaraes struck the winner to lift the Gunners to second in the Premier League.
Manchester City have appealed the verdict pertaining to financial breaches, while the verdict's wider fallout could involve the Premier League, FA, HMRC and potential compensation claims from football stakeholders.
Jose Mourinho joked that he and Pep Guardiola may not live to see the end of Manchester City's legal battle after the club appealed its verdict.
Liverpool fans staged a vocal protest against Manchester City at Anfield following the verdict of 114 breaches of Premier League financial rules. Supporters displayed banners, chanted, and booed, while police were on alert for potential bus targeting, though City's team took an alternate route.
Everton have filed an appeal against their 10-point deduction by the Premier League, the club said on Friday.
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced he will publish details of his interactions with Manchester City. This decision follows criticism from opposition politicians regarding his response to the club being found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. City has appealed the ruling, which alleges the club inflated revenue and understated costs by over 900 million.
Manchester City's highly anticipated Premier League clash against Liverpool at Anfield is set to be overshadowed by the fallout from the club's landmark financial verdict, with City appealing the guilty decision for over 100 breaches of financial rules.
Jurgen Klopp has declined to comment on Manchester City's financial rules verdict, saying his respect for Pep Guardiola and their fierce Premier League rivalry is too great.
Manchester City silenced hostile Anfield with a 3-0 win over 10-man Liverpool, as Erling Haaland, Jeremy Doku and Rayan Cherki scored to extend their perfect league start.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has signed a new contract, extending his tenure until 2030. The deal, reportedly worth 20 million annually, solidifies his position as the longest-serving coach in England's top flight. Arteta led Arsenal to a Premier League title last season and a Champions League final, with the club aiming for sustained success amidst rival Manchester City's financial sanctions.
Erling Haaland urged Manchester City supporters to stick together and stay positive as the club appeals its financial verdict ahead of Sunday's crucial Liverpool clash at Anfield amid off-field turmoil.
Canada coach Jesse Marsch has called for Manchester City to be severely punished, including relegation, over breaches of Premier League financial rules, citing inconsistencies he observed during his time managing in England.
A spokesperson for British Prime Minister Andy Burnham stated that Manchester City should face 'appropriate consequences' if financial wrongdoing is established, following earlier concerns raised by former Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham about the club's ownership.
Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-offs after being found guilty of spying on opponents. Middlesbrough have been reinstated and will face Hull City in the final.
The English Football League (EFL) has charged Southampton after Middlesbrough complained of spying ahead of their Championship promotion playoff semi-final first leg clash.
Reports suggest Pep Guardiola will leave Manchester City after a decade, with Enzo Maresca tipped as his replacement. Guardiola's contract expires in 2027.
Indian squash star Saurav Ghosal has been appointed as the sports commissioner of World Premier Squash, a new global professional competition. He will oversee the league's sporting framework, including competition formats and player qualification.
Middlesbrough are demanding that Southampton be kicked out of the Championship playoff final after accusing their rivals of secretly filming their training session before their playoff semi-final.
Police in Jhansi have arrested four individuals involved in an online betting racket during Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, seizing transaction records worth approximately Rs 1.5 crore and uncovering cryptocurrency links.
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IPL to return at Chinnaswamy Stadium, Karnataka cabinet gives approval
RCB are set to shift their IPL 2026 home matches from Bengaluru to the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai and Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh Stadium in Raipur.
The ongoing Iran-US conflict is casting a shadow over global cricket, potentially disrupting the IPL 2026 due to travel disruptions and logistical challenges.
Fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya responds to criticism of his investment in Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) after the franchise was sold for nearly USD 2 billion.
Through his commitment to democratic norms, debate, dissent and constitutionalism, Jawaharlal Nehru helped ensure that parliamentary democracy took deep root in independent India. Utkarsh Mishra evaluates Nehru's 17 years as India's first prime minister, examining his role in nation-building, democratic institution-building, economic planning, scientific advancement and foreign policy.
The Justice Cunha Commission which was constituted to investigate the June 4 stampede, had reportedly concluded in its report that the "design and structure" of the stadium were "unsuitable and unsafe" for mass gatherings
A consortium led by the Aditya Birla Group emerged the lead bidder to acquire IPL franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru for a whopping Aditya Birla Group-Led Consortium Acquire IPL Champions RCB for Rs Rs 16,660 crore.
With the schedule of Indian Premier League clashing with the 2014 general elections, the popular Twenty 20 tournament may be shifted to Sri Lanka.
Indian hotel companies are experiencing a sharp correction in share prices due to the Iran war and broader geopolitical tensions, leading analysts to cut operating profit expectations and valuations, despite structurally positive medium-term prospects.
The voting for the 13th parliamentary elections was held along with a referendum on a complex 84-point reform package.
The original points deduction meant Everton dropped from 14th in the standings into the relegation zone with four points. The club filed an appeal against the initial deduction, which they labelled "wholly disproportionate and unjust".
The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) on Wednesday said the Siechem Madurai Panthers have withdrawn the ball-tampering allegations levelled against R Ashwin-led Dindigul Dragons.
Manchester City were referred to an independent commission over the alleged breaches of financial regulations, which go back to the 2009-10 campaign.
The Awami League leaders were charged with committing crimes against humanity over the deaths of hundreds of people during last year's anti-government protests by a student platform. The protests resulted in the ouster of Hasina's 16-year-long regime on August 5.
A Bangladesh court has convicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and British MP Tulip Siddiq in a land scam case, sentencing them to imprisonment. The verdict also includes other government officials and Hasina's sister, raising questions about extradition and political motivations.
