The fallout from Manchester City’s landmark financial fair play case continues to send shockwaves through English football after sensational claims emerged regarding the timing of the verdict. It has been reported that a select group of the club's biggest rivals were granted a massive head start on the news that the Etihad giants had been found guilty of over 100 breaches.
Manchester City have moved quickly to reassure star goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma following the shocking news of the club's guilty verdict regarding financial regulations. The Italian international, who only arrived at the Etihad Stadium last summer, is among several high-profile stars whose futures have been questioned in the wake of the independent panel's findings.
Former manager Pep Guardiola will make his first return to the Etihad Stadium next week when Manchester City host Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The Catalan coach plans to attend the highly anticipated European fixture in a firm show of solidarity with the reigning champions, following the recent guilty verdict over their historical financial charges.
Liverpool head coach Andoni Iraola has confirmed that star forwards Alexander Isak and Cody Gakpo are battling injuries ahead of Sunday’s crucial Premier League showdown against leaders Manchester City at Anfield. Both players withdrew from international duty early and will face late fitness tests as the unbeaten hosts aim to maintain their impressive start to the campaign.
Former Manchester City defender Manuel Akanji has expressed his concerns about potentially being stripped of the medals he won during his time at the Etihad Stadium. The comments come after an independent commission found the club guilty of all charges relating to financial breaches over a nine-year period, leaving a huge cloud of uncertainty hanging over their past successes.
Kyle Walker has broken his silence following the seismic ruling that found Manchester City guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. The former club captain insisted that no matter the legal outcome, the memories and achievements of the players remain untouchable.