Football NewsThe GuardianUnverified source· 26 Sept 2026
Man City found guilty on almost all charges in Premier League saga
English football's longest-running financial cheating case has reached a landmark verdict after years of investigation.


Manchester City
team
Club
Manchester City
Ruling
Guilty on almost all charges
Charges
More than 100
Investigation began
December 2018
Owner
Abu Dhabi royalty since 2008
What happened. Manchester City have been found guilty on almost all of more than 100 charges of financial cheating, according to sources. The verdict follows an investigation that began in December 2018 and a disciplinary saga unprecedented in English football.
- City won five Premier League titles and the Champions League during the investigation period.
- The club was taken over in 2008 by Abu Dhabi royalty and mega-funded to success.
- The story is described as having further to run.
The guilty findings mark a pivotal moment for City and the Premier League, with further developments expected in the ongoing saga.
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