Rodri Defends Man City After Guilty Verdict

Former Man City captain Rodri insists he still believes in the club's innocence after they were found guilty of most Premier League charges.

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What happened. Manchester City were found guilty of all but one of their 115 Premier League rule break charges by an independent panel. Former captain Rodri, now at Barcelona, became the first person associated with the club to speak out, insisting he believes in the club's innocence.

• Rodri referenced a similar 2020 UEFA case where City were initially found guilty but later acquitted on appeal.
• Possible punishments include points deductions, financial penalties, or even relegation.
• Rodri said the club always told players they were confident of their innocence.

“I believe in the justice system and I believe in the innocence of the club.”

— Rodri

The verdict could lead to severe sanctions, including stripping City of past Premier League titles, as the club awaits punishment.

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