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What have Man City been found guilty of doing?

Manchester City are found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between the 2009-10 and 2017-18 seasons. BBC sports editor Dan Roan explains what it means for the club and the league.

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Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges concerning breaches of Premier League financial regulations spanning from the 2009-10 campaign through the 2017-18 season, according to reports from BBC Sport.

The landmark ruling concludes a long-running inquiry into the club's financial conduct during a nine-year period that coincided with their rise to dominance in English football. The findings confirm that the reigning champions failed to comply with league rules governing financial reporting and transparency across the investigated seasons.

According to BBC coverage of the decision, the violations encompass allegations regarding misleading accounts and the use of sham contracts during that timeframe. BBC sports editor Dan Roan noted that the ruling carries substantial ramifications for both the Manchester club and the broader Premier League landscape, which has increasingly scrutinized member compliance with financial governance frameworks.

The determination marks one of the most significant disciplinary outcomes in the history of English football's top division. The specific penalties, sanctions, or next procedural steps resulting from the comprehensive guilty verdict are expected to shape the ongoing debate surrounding financial integrity and governance across professional sport.

Explained: catch up on this storyWhy was Manchester City found guilty of financial breaches?An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of widespread financial rule violations between 2009 and 2018. The club has lodged an appeal against the ruling while facing potential punishments ranging from points deductions to expulsion.Read the explainer →

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