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Rui Pinto, the whistleblower whose leaks triggered the Premier League's investigation into Manchester City's finances, is prepared to cooperate with British authorities if he is granted security protection. The Portuguese national faces the withdrawal of his witness safeguarding in Portugal after being acquitted in a second trial.
Matt
·7 min read
A Premier League commission has found that Manchester City artificially boosted its income with sham contracts worth £900m. The ruling ends an eight-year investigation and opens a new chapter in the corporate ownership of English football. The club says it will appeal.
varela·8 min read
Thomas Tuchel has not closed the door on selecting Manchester City players for England if the club drop out of the top flight. An independent commission found City guilty of almost all charges over financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018. The club have appealed and now face a potentially severe punishment.
Natilla·5 min read
Real Madrid believe the confirmation from UEFA regarding the Negreira case dossier goes far beyond adding information to the file opened in 2023. The club trust the 50,000-page report submitted on June 17 will be key for European football's governing body to take disciplinary action against Barcelona.
Javi·4 min read
Manchester City lodged their appeal on Thursday night against the independent commission verdict that found them guilty of breaking 114 Premier League rules. The club claims the ruling contains material errors of fact and law and insists they are innocent of all accusations.
Natilla·5 min read
The government of the United Arab Emirates has warned the United Kingdom that the severity of Manchester City's punishment for financial irregularities will shape its willingness to keep investing in the country. The Premier League's independent commission found the club guilty this week, with sanctions ranging from a fine to relegation or even expulsion from professional football.
varela·5 min read
Lokomotive Leipzig won the Regional League Northeast for the second season in a row, but once again the title did not bring promotion to the 3. Liga. Germany's fourth tier crowns five regional champions for only four promotion spots, and the problem keeps hitting clubs from the former East Germany hardest.
Javi·7 min read
The regional government has confirmed that the procedure against Rayo Vallecano over the Estadio de Vallecas concession remains active, even as the team returns to its home ground. Sports minister Mariano de Paco insists the venue will stay publicly owned and devoted to sport, and accuses club president Raúl Martín Presa of wanting to move the stadium to ADIF land.
Natilla·4 min read
The Football Association says the independent commission's ruling against Manchester City has significant implications for the integrity of the game. English football's governing body confirmed it is carefully reviewing the decision and will act when appropriate. City were found guilty of all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18.
Matt·5 min read
The Football Association has confirmed it will take action where appropriate after an independent commission found Manchester City guilty of almost all 115 Premier League charges. The club, which calls the process a conspiracy, is preparing its appeal and has until 2 October to submit it.
InfoBlaugrana·6 min read