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Man City charges: Mourinho jokes Premier League case will outlast him

Man City charges: Mourinho jokes Premier League case will outlast him

Summary

Manchester City is appealing a Premier League ruling that found the club broke financial rules from 2009 to 2018. Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho joked the legal case might take a long time to finish, mentioning there will be multiple appeals before a final decision.

Key Facts

  • The Premier League accused Manchester City of serious financial rule violations, including using fake commercial deals to hide costs and inflate income by over £900 million.
  • City denies the charges and has appealed the ruling.
  • The investigation covered the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons.
  • Jose Mourinho managed Manchester United when they finished second to City in the 2017-18 Premier League season.
  • Mourinho joked the case might outlast him because of the long appeals process.
  • The appeal will be conducted in private, and it’s unclear if any penalties will happen before it ends.
  • Manchester City currently leads the Premier League and is aiming for six straight league titles.
  • Mourinho’s Real Madrid is behind Barcelona in the current La Liga season.
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