Manchester City has had a difficult season, with the champions currently sixth in the Premier League after an inconsistent performance.
But it is not only its form in the field that causes concern, a persistent problem continues to shade the club of the pitch.
The city is still waiting for the results of the Premier League’s investigation into alleged non -compliance with financial rules, a process that has already extended far beyond a year.
The city was originally accused of 115 alleged breaches of the regulations of Financial Fair Play (FFP) in early 2023, covering the period between 2009 and 2018.
However, this number has increased to 130, after updates and clarifications on the application of the rules of the league in certain seasons.
The independent commission was in charge of overseeing the case, concluded its audiences in December 2024, and a decision was initially expected in the spring of 2025.
Man City verdict is postponed until summer
According to the TelegraphThe verdict is likely to be postponed until the end of this summer, adding the assembly uncertainty.
In the event that the city is considered guilty, the potential punishments are serious, which are based on financial penalties and the deductions of points to more extreme measures such as the decline or the retrospective stripping of the league titles.
Despite the seriousness of the case, the city is still entrusted, with the internal belief that the club will be erased. A quiet atmosphere persists in the Board Room and the dressing room.
Man City trapped in several legal battles
This is not the first time Manchester City has faced serious charges. By 2020, UEFA presented them with a two-year ban on European competitions, only because the Court of Arbitration for Sport (case) annulled it, citing insufficient evidence.
This experience has only strengthened the club’s resolution. Pep Guardiola has publicly supported the club, reiterating his loyalty during the investigation.
In the meantime, Erling Haaland recently committed his future to the club Until 2034, he meant, after receiving a guarantee of the council’s signature on the future of the club.
It’s not just the Premier League who goes after the city. The President of the League, Javier Tebas, has recently filed a formal complaint With the European Commission, accusing the city of violating the laws of EU competition.
The CAP Spanish has requested sanctions against the champions of the Premier League, increasing the battle in a larger legal and regulatory conflict that could affect the way to govern football clubs throughout Europe.
At the moment, City is focused on the end of the strong season, with the aim of ensuring the Champions League football for next season.
But outside the pitch, the clock is marking, and all eyes are in the final resolution that could define the following chapter on the historic rise of Manchester City.
