Manchester City found guilty of 114 breaches, the case and what could follow

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·1 October 2026

Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 Premier League rule breaches committed between 2009 and 2018.

According to L'Équipe, the case cites financial doping, a lack of cooperation during the investigation, and lies.

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The affair is framed as cheating on a considerable scale, and the analysis dissects what is set against the club and the period under scrutiny.

The club has appealed, so the next steps depend on that process.

Possible sanctions are being considered, and they could carry significant consequences for English football, possibly the European game.

Source: L'Équipe

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