An independent commission has found Manchester City responsible for breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations in 114 of the 115 charges brought against the club for the period between 2009 and 2018. The commission’s decision has prompted several English clubs to consult their legal teams to assess the grounds for seeking compensation, The Athletic reports. According to the same source, some clubs are discussing the possibility of launching a joint lawsuit. The basis for the compensation claims relates to financial losses caused by failures to secure certain league positions, particularly Champions League qualification, as well as missed sponsorship bonuses resulting from the advantages City gained by breaching the rules.Of 115 charges, guilty for 114: Man City face explosive financial reckoning!As a legal precedent, the decision of an independent commission from June this year has been cited, under which Everton was ordered to pay Burnley 35,100 million pounds. In that case, it was established that Everton gained a direct sporting advantage over their opponents by breaching the Premier League’s Profitability and Sustainability Rules during the 2021/22 season. Any lawsuits will only be possible once the appeals process has been completed, as Manchester City are expected to appeal the decision concerning the 114 charges.##NAJAVA_MECA_69340##Reacting to the decision, a Manchester City spokesperson said that the process is still ongoing and remains strictly confidential. The club said it stands by the position it expressed in February 2023, when the proceedings were launched, adding that it had complied with the procedure throughout the eight-year process while expecting the league’s leadership to act independently and impartially.“The Premier League process is still ongoing, with significant elements yet to be concluded, and is subject to strict confidentiality. Accordingly, Manchester City’s position remains consistent with the club’s statement from February 2023. The club has diligently complied with the prescribed procedure throughout the eight years, on the basis that the Premier League’s board and executive bodies would act as an independent, impartial and fair regulator, free from external influence,” the Etihad said.2027 AFCON QUALIFIERSRound 1Saturday16.00: (1.40) Kenya (4.20) Eritrea (7.75)19.00: (1.85) S.Africa (3.30) Guinea (4.20)***odds are subject to change***
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