Manchester City are at the centre of one of the biggest stories of the young European football season, with the Premier League club reportedly found guilty of breaching financial regulations in 114 of 115 charges brought against them. The potential punishment remains unknown, with sanctions ranging from points deductions to the possibility of titles being stripped.Amid the uncertainty, former City midfielder Rodri has publicly backed his old club and expressed his belief that the team he was part of achieved its success legitimately.Of 115 charges, guilty for 114: Man City face explosive financial reckoning!Speaking in an interview ahead of last night's spectacular meeting between Spain and England, the Barcelona midfielder addressed the controversy surrounding his former side. Reflecting on City's achievements during his time at the Etihad, Rodri said: “What we have achieved, no one can take away from us. That is something that cannot be bought with money, but with dedication, team spirit, and by standing side by side every day.”The 2024 Ballon d'Or winner also looked back with pride on the period he spent at the club, highlighting the scale of what City managed to accomplish during those years. “We had many successes over the years, so I can assure you that everything was deserved, and I am happy to have been a part of one of the best eras in English football.”Rodri, who joined Barcelona this transfer window, also referred to City's previous legal battle with the Premier League. He pointed to the 2020 case in which the club was initially found guilty before ultimately being cleared, using it as a reason for his continued faith in City's current position: "There too, we were found guilty in the first instance, but we believed in the club and in the innocence that the club always maintained, and in the end we were acquitted."Rodri was asked about Manchester City’s verdict. He still stands by the club’s owners, pointing to their repeated assurances that @ManCity had done nothing wrong — and their successful #UEFA appeal in 2020.City have denied wrongdoing and plan to appeal the decision.🎥…— Archie (@Archieastryx) September 26, 2026 He remains confident that the same principle could apply to the current proceedings, adding: "That's why I believe in the legal system, and I believe in the innocence of the club."The Premier League brought its case against City in 2023, alleging that the club had breached financial and transparency regulations over a period spanning from 2009 to 2018. The accusations include allegedly inaccurate financial reporting and failures to properly disclose certain payments involving players and coaches.The legal process is still ongoing, meaning the final consequences of the case have yet to be determined. City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak has previously made the club's position clear, stating: "Our confidence and our determination to prove the club's innocence remain unbroken."##NAJAVA_MECA_9985378##
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