Off the PitchMirror FootballUnverified source· 27 Sept 2026
Mancini Distances Himself From Man City Charges
The former City boss says the club's financial wrongdoing is not his problem.
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Who
Roberto Mancini
Role
Ex-Man City manager
Appointed
2009
Allegation
Paid off the books
What happened. Roberto Mancini has broken his silence on Manchester City's financial charges verdict, saying the matter is 'not my problem'. The Italian was appointed by City in 2009, the same year the club's financial wrongdoing began, and is alleged to have been paid off the books during his time as manager.
- Mancini managed City from 2009, when the wrongdoing is said to have started.
- He is alleged to have received off-the-books payments while in charge.
- City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
“Not my problem”
— Roberto Mancini
Mancini's comments come after City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules, a verdict the club strongly contests.
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