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Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts

Man City guilty of 'sham' contracts and misleading accounts

Summary

Manchester City was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules over nearly a decade, from 2009-10 to 2017-18. The club used fake contracts to make its income look higher and its costs lower.

Key Facts

  • Manchester City breached Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
  • The club used "sham contracts" with commercial partners to inflate revenue.
  • These fake deals were part of a hidden funding scheme worth about £830.69 million.
  • The club was found guilty on nearly all charges except one related to cooperation with the investigation.
  • Over 100 individual rule breaches were identified by an independent commission.
  • The Premier League’s chief executive confirmed the club systematically broke rules for almost a decade.
  • The Premier League aims to keep the competition fair and competitive for all teams and fans.
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