Football NewsDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 19 Aug 2026
Masters: City's 115 charges not top of club talks
Premier League chief downplays Man City's 115-charge saga in conversations with clubs.

Who
Richard Masters
What
Says City's charges not top of list
When
19 August 2026
What happened. Richard Masters says Manchester City's 115 charges are not necessarily top of the list in his conversations with clubs, despite the verdict still pending.
- Trial ended December 2024, verdict outstanding.
- Four clubs reserved right to seek compensation if City found guilty.
- Masters: 'It will take as long as it takes.'
“It's not necessarily a topic of conversation that is top of the list.”
— Richard Masters
Verdict could see City exonerated or face historic penalties; process continues.
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