Manchester City charges: Maresca says Premier League club will win appeal
Summary
Manchester City was found guilty of breaking Premier League financial rules more than 100 times and is appealing the decision. Club manager Enzo Maresca trusts the club’s leadership and believes they will win the appeal, rejecting claims that past victories are now unfair.Key Facts
- Manchester City was found guilty of over 100 breaches of financial rules by an independent commission.
- The club is accused of using fake contracts to increase revenue and reduce costs by about £900 million ($1.2 billion) between 2009 and 2018.
- Manchester City denies any wrongdoing and has appealed the decision.
- If they lose the appeal, they could face a points penalty that might lead to relegation or removal from the Premier League.
- Enzo Maresca, the club’s manager since June, expressed full trust in the club’s owner, CEO, and leadership.
- Manchester City has won eight Premier League titles and many other trophies since being taken over by Abu Dhabi owners in 2008.
- Maresca said the players are focused on their games despite the controversy.
- Pep Guardiola, the former manager, will attend an upcoming home match against Paris Saint-Germain.
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