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Off The PitchManchester City's Guilty Verdict Shows Football's Justice Arrives Too Late To Matter
An independent Premier League commission has found Manchester City guilty on almost all of more than 100 financial charges spanning nine seasons, a verdict that took nearly eight years to arrive, long after five league titles and a Champions League had already been won.
Off The PitchManchester City Guilty on 114 of 115 Charges as Mancini Shrugs Off His Own Double-Contract Questions
An independent panel has found Manchester City guilty of 114 of the 115 financial charges brought by the Premier League, but sanctions remain undetermined. Former manager Roberto Mancini, named in a 'double contract' allegation tied to his own City salary, says it is 'not my concern'.
Man City's Guilty Verdict Casts a Shadow Over England's Wembley Collapse
A day after Manchester City were found guilty of breaching the majority of their 115 Premier League charges, three uncharacteristic errors from City-linked players cost England victory over Spain at Wembley. Tuchel, Kane and Roy Keane disagree on whether the verdict was to blame.
Off The PitchManchester City's Guilty Verdict Risks Unleashing a Compensation Free-For-All
Manchester City have been found guilty of the vast majority of 115 Premier League charges, but former executive Christian Purslow warns the real danger is a cascade of compensation claims from up to 19 rival clubs across nine seasons that could spiral out of control.
Off The PitchManchester City's Guilty Verdict Is Not the End of This Story, It's the Start of a Longer War
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, but with no sanction yet announced and City's history of winning appeals at CAS, this verdict is the start of a legal battle, not the end of one.
Off The PitchLiverpool's Rehire of Julian Ward Reveals a Club Running on Its Third Sporting Director in Three Years
Liverpool have rehired Julian Ward as sporting director just two years after he quit the same role, with Mike Gordon driving a rapid appointment following Richard Hughes' exit to Al-Hilal. The move lands amid a wider ownership transition, with FSG selling a 38% stake to a Bezos-backed consortium that holds an option for full control.
Off The PitchLiverpool's Julian Ward Reappointment Signals Trust Over Fresh Thinking
Julian Ward has returned as Liverpool's sporting director for a second stint, replacing Richard Hughes after just over two years. With Van Dijk, Alisson and Ngumoha's futures unresolved, his reappointment will be judged fast.
The Rumour MillBrentford Move to Renew Kevin Schade Before Arsenal or Liverpool Can Strike
Brentford have opened contract talks with Kevin Schade in a bid to lock in their in-form winger before Arsenal or Liverpool can move in January, a defensive play that reflects the club's wider sell-high recruitment model.
Off The PitchManchester City's 115 Charges Rest on Evidence From a Convicted Hacker
Manchester City's 115 Premier League charges trace back to documents leaked by convicted hacker Rui Pinto, and reports now suggest an independent commission is set to find the club guilty on most counts. Rodri has publicly defended City's integrity even as the verdict looms.
Off The PitchManchester City Guilty Verdict Leaves Premier League Facing Its Biggest Crisis Ever
An independent Premier League commission has found Manchester City guilty of the majority of more than 130 financial fair play charges spanning 2009-2023, opening the door to sanctions up to relegation or expulsion. Neither City nor the league will confirm details, and an appeal is expected imminently.
Breaking NewsManchester City Reportedly Found Guilty on 114 of 115 Charges, But No Verdict Is Official Yet
Anonymous sources have told The Athletic and ESPN that Manchester City were found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, but neither the league nor the club has confirmed a verdict. Here's what's actually established, and why stripped titles remain far less likely than points deductions.
MatchdayGarnacho's Villa Stall Turns Two Months Into a Three-Club Pattern
Alejandro Garnacho has managed just 31 minutes across three substitute appearances in two months at Aston Villa, with academy product George Hemmings and £47m signing Ibrahim Mbaye both preferred by Unai Emery. Reports suggest his loan could be cut short in January, though the deal's conditional obligation to buy complicates any quick exit.