Manchester City break silence on 115 charges, less than 24 hours after going to war against Premier League
Manchester City's success on the pitch is diluted by the alleged corruption off the field
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has broken silence on the 115charges levelled against the club for breaches of financial fair play (FFP) rules. The new interviewhas aired less than 24 hours after City sued the Premier Leaguealleging "discrimination" related to the Associated Party Transaction (APT) rules.
While City deny all the charges against them, the success that manager Pep Guardiola has achieved on the field has been smeared with a little asterisk next to it.
"Of course it's frustrating, the references to [the charges] are always frustrating... having it being talked about the way it's been talked about," Khaldoon told City's internal media team.
"I can feel, of course, for our fanbase, for everyone associated with the club, to have these charges constantly referenced," he added.
"I think we as a club have to respect that there is a process that we have to go through, and we’re going through it. It’s taking longer than what anyone hoped for, but it is what it is, and I’ve always repeated, let’s be judged by the facts, and not by claims and counterclaims,"Khaldoon further said.
As WION understands, Khaldoon gave the interview before City went to war with Premier League over the legality of APT rules. A hearing is set for 10-21 June to determine whether sponsorship deals are financially fair.
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City have argued that an independent commission should not evaluate the sponsorship deals. If the club is successful in the case, it would mean that City, owned by UAE's vice president, could pump as much money into it using companies from the Gulf, already connected with the royal family.
What are the 115 charges against Man City?
While City have set the stage for a civil war, it is also accusedof providing inaccurate financial information between 2009 to 2018. The club also failed to provide accurate details of player and manager payments from 2009 to 2018. Additionally, itfailedto comply with UEFA's ruling, including Financial Fair Play (FFP) between 2013-14and2017-18.
Between 2015 to 2018, the club hasbeen chargedwith sevenbreachesof Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR). Whilethe likes ofEverton and Nottingham Forest have been punished this season for breachingPSR,City are yet to face any action.
(With inputs from agencies)