Off the PitchCaughtOffsideUnverified source· 26 Sept 2026
Rodri Backs Man City Over Financial Charges
Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri publicly defends the club after reports of a guilty verdict on almost all financial charges.
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Who
Rodri
What
Defended Man City over financial charges
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After reports of guilty verdict
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Public comments
What happened. Rodri has publicly defended Manchester City following reports that an independent commission found the club guilty of almost all the financial charges brought against them. The former City midfielder, who left the Etihad earlier this year, insists he still trusts the club’s version of events.
- Rodri left Manchester City earlier this year.
- Reports claim City were found guilty on 114 of the charges.
- His comments come at a hugely significant moment for the club.
Rodri's defence comes as Manchester City face backlash over the reported guilty verdict on financial charges.
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