'Period of deception' - Pochettino on Man City verdict
Summary
Mauricio Pochettino, former manager of Tottenham and Chelsea, commented on Manchester City being found guilty of breaking most financial rules during 2009-10 to 2017-18. He said this period harmed the fairness of the sport and questioned the effectiveness of financial controls.Key Facts
- An independent panel upheld 114 of 115 charges against Manchester City for breaching Premier League financial rules.
- The charges cover the years 2009-10 to 2017-18, plus a failure to cooperate with investigations from 2018 to 2023.
- Manchester City plans to appeal the decision, but sanctions have not yet been announced.
- Pochettino said this period was a "time of deception" that damaged the fairness of football.
- Pochettino recalled Tottenham having strict financial controls, including an 18-month period without making any player transfers.
- Other Premier League clubs may seek legal advice about compensation following the ruling.
- The Premier League referred the case to an independent commission after a four-year investigation.
- Pochettino previously suggested Chelsea should be stripped of their 2016-17 title due to rule breaches, with the title given to Tottenham.
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