Manchester City are facing intense scrutiny following a guilty verdict over severe historical financial breaches. This massive investigation has placed all their past deals under the microscope, including a blockbuster 2011 transfer. Questions have been raised about the transfer fee paid to secure the club's all-time top goalscorer, but the true story is quite surprising.
A UK football watchdog has suggested that Manchester City's owners could be removed from the English game following a monumental verdict. With the club found guilty of all 115 financial charges and artificially inflating revenues by nearly £900 million over a decade, the new regulatory body insists it will use its powers to fiercely protect the sport's integrity.
Pep Guardiola has issued a defiant message of support for Manchester City after the club was found guilty of 114 breaches of Premier League financial regulations. The former manager took to social media to express his unwavering loyalty to the Etihad hierarchy and the fanbase following the historic ruling by an independent commission.
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