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MAN CITY GUILTY: Premier League Finds £830M 'Disguised Funding' Scheme...

Manchester City has been found guilty of systematic financial rule breaches spanning nearly a decade, according to an independent commission appointed by the Premier League. The investigation centered on how the club structured deals with commercial sponsors to obscure the source of funding from its ownership group, enabling the club to appear compliant with spending limits while effectively receiving hundreds of millions in undisclosed support. The findings carry significant implications for competitive fairness in English football's top division. Financial regulations exist to prevent wealthy owners from gaining unfair advantages through unlimited spending. City's case represents one of the most serious enforcement actions in Premier League history, with the commission concluding that club officials provided false testimony during the investigation. The club has indicated it intends to appeal the decision.
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