Manchester City’s long-running financial case has entered another crucial stage following the independent commission’s decision.
The Premier League initially charged City in February 2023 after conducting a lengthy investigation into the club’s finances.
The allegations covered a nine-year period between 2009 and 2018. They included claims involving sponsorship revenue and financial information.
An independent tribunal has now found Manchester City guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them.
The verdict represents a major development in a case that has dominated English football for several years.
However, the process has not concluded. The independent commission must still determine what sanctions City will receive for the breaches.
Potential consequences could include financial penalties, points deductions or other sporting sanctions.
Manchester City continue to deny wrongdoing and intend to challenge the commission’s findings through the available appeal process.
The Football Association has now responded publicly to the verdict as uncertainty continues over the next stages.
In an official statement, the FA said the commission’s decision carries significant implications for the integrity of football.
The governing body confirmed that it is carefully considering the decision and its wider implications.
The FA also indicated that it could take action where appropriate. However, it stopped short of announcing any immediate measures.
The organisation will continue monitoring developments while proceedings between Manchester City and the Premier League remain active. The statement read:
“The Independent Commission’s decision has significant implications for the integrity of the game. We are carefully considering the decision and its implications and will take action where appropriate.
As proceedings between the Premier League and Manchester City Football Club remain ongoing, we do not intend to comment further at this stage. We will, however, continue to monitor developments closely.”
The FA has avoided commenting further while those proceedings continue. Its intervention nevertheless adds another significant development to a case that could have major consequences across English football.
Attention will now turn towards the commission’s sanctions and Manchester City’s planned challenge to the verdict.
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