Richards devastated by Man City guilty verdicts
Summary
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules by using fake contracts to hide over £830 million in secret funding between 2009-10 and 2017-18. Former player Micah Richards expressed sadness about the verdict, while the club denies wrongdoing and plans to appeal.Key Facts
- Manchester City was found guilty of breaking financial rules related to secret funding.
- The club used "sham contracts" with commercial partners to hide more than £830 million.
- These breaches happened from the 2009-10 season through the 2017-18 season.
- Manchester City won three Premier League titles during this period (2011-12, 2013-14, and one other).
- Micah Richards, former City defender and academy player, felt devastated by the verdict.
- The club has until 2 October to submit an appeal against the decision.
- City officials say evidence proving their innocence was ignored by the commission.
- Former Liverpool player Jamie Carragher suggested the titles might be considered invalid due to the findings.
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