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Premier League desperate to avoid spiralling into further crisis at crunch meeting

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Premier League is hoping to avoid a governance crisis today, as the clubs stage a first meeting on how to solve the Associated Party Transactions controversy created by Manchester City’s legal case. There are nevertheless concerns that the entire issue could expose flaws in the Premier League’s classic 14-6 voting formula, as these are regulatory decisions that require much more than mere club members deciding based on self-interest. open image in gallery The controversy surrounding Manchester City’s legal case has sent the Premier League spiralling into crisis The irony is of course that City had no objection at the time. There does not appear to have been any discussion or analysis as to how such an exclusion would affect the effectiveness of the PSR, and the principle of sustainability of club finance which underlies the PSR or the competitive balance between the clubs.” open image in gallery Everton are one of the clubs who could be affected by any PSR adjustment Clubs will on Tuesday attempt to navigate their way through this legal mire, although some will be much more affected than others.

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European Commission confirms Spanish league complaint against Man City over financial dealings

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Commission confirmed Friday …

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1 month ago

European Commission confirms Spanish league complaint against Man City over financial dealings

Associated Press

LONDON — The European Commission confirmed Friday that it received a complaint from the Spanish soccer league accusing defending Premier League champion Manchester City of breaching financial rules. La Liga President Javier Tebas stepped up his attacks against City on Thursday when he revealed he had filed the complaint in 2023 and accused the Abu Dhabi-backed club of causing a …

1 month ago

Premier League raises the stakes in bitter war with footballers' union as competition threatens to pull funding

Daily Mail

The Premier League has significantly upped the ante in its war with the PFA - and is considering two highly controversial moves which could trigger serious ruptures between clubs and players. However, Mail Sport understands that Premier League boss Richard Masters has now told clubs the league is now considering taking legal action against the union via arbitration and, in …

Man City respond as La Liga ‘file legal complaint’ against Premier League champions

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1 month ago

Man City respond as La Liga ‘file legal complaint’ against Premier League champions

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1 month, 1 week ago

‘Complete carnage’ looms for Premier League after Man City’s financial rules win

The Independent

1 month, 2 weeks ago

What does Premier League losing APT ruling mean for Manchester City and other clubs?

New York Times

Manchester City may not have done too much winning on the pitch this season, but their victory over the Premier League in relation to the associated party transactions rules is a significant one. GO DEEPER Man City in fresh legal battle with Premier League over APT rules The Premier League remains confident that the tribunal, which is being chaired by …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Premier League in CRISIS as they lose legal battle with Manchester City over 'unlawful' sponsorship rules - and the verdict could have serious consequences for all clubs

Daily Mail

The Premier League has suffered a significant setback after a tribunal deemed its sponsorship rules – which operated for almost three years - null and void. Now, in a verdict which underlines City’s position and which may have serious ramifications for the Premier League, the panel, featuring legal experts Christopher Vajda KC, Lord Dyson and Sir Nigel Teare, has returned …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Pep Guardiola vows to open up on Man City's Premier League hearing when verdict is revealed - as champions make sponsorship rules challenge

Daily Mail

Pep Guardiola has promised to open up on Manchester City’s historic hearing with the Premier League once a verdict is announced in the coming weeks. Pep Guardiola has vowed to offer his opinions on the hearing when a verdict is delivered Relegation, points deductions and fines are possible punishments if City are found guilty Guardiola denied their transfer activity, including …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Premier League 2024-25: Man City files new legal challenge over financial rules

The Hindu

Manchester City has registered another legal challenge against the Premier League over rules about “associated party transactions.” The British Press Association reported Friday that City is contesting amendments made to the APT rules voted by Premier League clubs last November. APT rules are designed to ensure fair market value is applied to commercial deals with organisations closely aligned to club …

1 month, 3 weeks ago

Man City files new legal challenge against Premier League over financial rules

Associated Press

LONDON — Manchester City has registered another legal challenge against the Premier League over rules about “associated party transactions.” The British Press Association reported Friday that City is contesting amendments made to the APT rules voted by Premier League clubs last November. APT rules are designed to ensure fair market value is applied to commercial deals with organizations closely aligned …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester City’s on-field woes could be dwarfed by legal defeat in impending judgement

The Hindu

Premier League champions Manchester City’s well-chronicled troubles on the field this season could pale into insignificance in the coming weeks if an independent commission rules that the club has breached multiple financial regulations. FILE PHOTO: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks dejected after West Ham United’s Niclas Fullkrug scores its first goal during a Premier League encounter. “They were relatively …

3 months ago

The irreversible effect of football and why ‘cold, hard money’ doesn’t always win

The Independent

3 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester City vs Premier League case concludes as verdict awaited on 115 charges

India Today

Manchester City’s long-awaited hearing into allegations of 115 breaches of Premier League regulations has officially concluded, as reported on December 9. Manchester City has firmly denied all accusations, but if found guilty, the reigning Premier League champions could face significant penalties, including relegation from the league. Should the independent panel rule against City, the consequences could be severe - a …

3 months, 3 weeks ago

Man City financial charges hearing to end this week as timeline for long-awaited outcome revealed

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4 months ago

Man City charges hearing to ‘conclude in December’ with verdict expected

The Independent

4 months ago

In a blow to Man City, Premier League clubs approve changes to sponsorship rules

The Hindu

Premier League clubs approved changes to the league’s Associated Party Transaction rules, the English top-flight competition said on Friday, in a blow to reigning champion Manchester City which did not want the rules to be changed. The Premier League said in a statement that the rule changes addressed findings by an arbitration panel last month following a legal challenge brought …

4 months ago

Premier League clubs vote to change financial rules after challenge by Man City

Associated Press

Premier League clubs agreed on Friday to amend rules to one of the competition’s key regulations relating to financial fairness following a legal challenge by Manchester City. The league said in a statement that the rules provided a “robust mechanism to safeguard the financial stability, integrity and competitive balance” of the world’s most popular soccer league. The vote at a …

4 months, 1 week ago

Explained: The latest vote in Manchester City’s APT legal battle with the Premier League

New York Times

Manchester City and the Premier League will resume their legal battle on Friday — but, well, has it ever really stopped? City’s sponsorship network has historically been tied to figures who sit on the board of the City Football Group, meaning that APT rules affect them much more than other Premier League clubs. Judging by the tone of the interactions …

5 months ago

Man City fans stage protest outside Premier League headquarters

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5 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester City vs the Premier League: Who do lawyers think won the APT case?

New York Times

When Michael Gove said “the people of this country have had enough of experts” before the 2016 United Kingdom Brexit referendum, the government minister was tapping into a long history of anti-intellectualism in British politics. Our four very distinguished lawyers, answering questions individually rather than as part of a panel, are: Simon Leaf, partner at Mishcon de Reya, whose team …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

The ‘huge problem’ facing the Premier League amid Man City crisis

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Premier League clubs descend into civil war after Man City court case

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Man City are behaving like frustrated losers rather than winners in their fight against the Premier League: They are being selective with the truth, writes IAN HERBERT

Daily Mail

Join Mail+ to read IAN HERBERT's unmissable column every Tuesday, plus more of your favourite writers, exclusive stories and in-depth sports reporting As 175-page legal judgements go, there is surprising clarity and simplicity in the document relating the findings of Manchester City versus the Premier League. Consider, let's say, 10 random claims of alleged injustice that City lodged against the …

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Inside the ‘insane’ nature of Man City’s latest court case and what it means for football’s future

The Independent

5 months, 2 weeks ago

Outraged Manchester City write to all 19 Premier League clubs to RUBBISH the league's 'misleading' claims of victory in their civil war over 'inflated' sponsorship deal rules, as crisis talks loom

Daily Mail

Manchester City have written to every top-flight club rubbishing the Premier League’s statement and emailed summary after the pair’s legal battle on sponsorship rules concluded. Manchester City have written to all 19 Premier League clubs in the wake of Monday's victory In the email, the club accused league bosses of ‘misleading’ sides by providing ‘inaccuracies’ Premier League rivals Arsenal were …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Man City and Premier League’s legal battle leaves alarming threat to ‘half the clubs’

The Independent

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Man City land blow on Premier League in legal battle over sponsorship deals

The Independent

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City DEFEAT the Premier League in legal challenge over rules about 'inflated' sponsor deals from companies linked to their owners - with a top-flight emergency meeting set for next week to

Daily Mail

Manchester City today won a landmark legal victory against the Premier League after judges ruled that some of the competition's sponsorship rules are unlawful. Man City have won their legal challenge against the Premier League's sponsorship rules Pep Guardiola's side took legal action against these sanctions that they deemed as a form of 'discrimination' in February Mail Sport understands that …

5 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City vs the Premier League: The APT verdict (briefly) explained

New York Times

We have a resolution — of sorts. City’s sponsorship network has historically been tied to figures who sit on the board of the City Football Group, meaning that APT rules affect them much more than other Premier League clubs. For example, while City released a statement containing eight bullet points, each purporting to be a major win, the Premier League …

6 months ago

Vote to amend Premier League’s APT rules withdrawn ahead of meeting

The Independent

6 months ago

Revealed: Man City appear to score victory in their legal challenge against the Premier League's sponsorship rules - as crucial vote is DROPPED

Daily Mail

Pep Guardiola's side took action against the 'discriminatory' rules in February Manchester City appear to have scored a victory in their legal battle against the Premier League over Associated Party Transaction Rules - after a vote on an amendment to the system was dropped from this morning’s top-flight meeting. The potentially significant development comes with the Premier League’s case against …

6 months ago

Premier League spends over £45million on legal costs in fight to uphold rules

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

Pictured: Man City lawyer Lord Pannick leaves secret London location where Premier League 'trial of the century' is being heard as both sides decline to comment on day one

Daily Mail

The first day of football’s ’trial of the century’ has concluded at the secret location in the heart of the City of London. Kings Counsel Lord Pannick, who is representing Manchester City, declined to comment when he left the hearing And Adam Lewis KC, who is acting for the Premier League, also remained silent. Manchester City's lawyer, Lord David Pannick, …

6 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City hearing to examine 115 Premier League charges starts in London

The Independent

6 months, 1 week ago

Revealed: The top-secret location of Manchester City's 'trial of the century' which could get them kicked out of the Premier League... as case over their 115 financial rule-break charges begins

Daily Mail

The International Dispute Resolution Centre in London has been revealed as the venue for football’s ‘trial of the century’. Manchester City’s fight against 115 charges of breaching Premier League financial rules started on Monday under a cloak of secrecy. Man City's trial is taking place at the International Dispute Resolution Centre in central London It's an expensive day out - …

6 months, 1 week ago

Man City hearing is the chance to clear the club’s name or taint its dominance of English soccer

Associated Press

MANCHESTER, England — The biggest challenge to Manchester City’s Premier League dominance was due to start on Monday at a hearing into a slew alleged financial breaches. “Everybody is innocent until guilt is proven.” The charges City was accused by the Premier League in February last year of providing misleading information about its finances over a nine-year period between 2009-18 …

6 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City vs the Premier League – explaining the 115* charges and how long the case will take

New York Times

The hearing which will decide whether Manchester City broke 115* of the Premier League’s financial rules begins today in London. Under Premier League rules, City were expected to provide, “ the utmost good faith, accurate financial information that gives a true and fair view of the club’s financial position”. Seven charges of breaching profit and sustainability rules The exact subject …

6 months, 1 week ago

Independent hearing to begin into Manchester City's 115 alleged financial breaches of Premier League regulations

ABC

It has been a long wait, but the independent hearing into Manchester City's alleged 115 breaches of Premier League financial regulations will finally begin on Monday. Man City charged by Premier League over alleged financial rule breaches Photo shows The club emblem of Manchester City is shown in the foreground with its stadium in the background The Premier League has …

6 months, 1 week ago

Manchester City bosses told stars that they have 'NOTHING to worry about' as the club's trial over 115 charges of financial misconduct begins TODAY

Daily Mail

Ex-City star Laporte said they were reassured there was nothing to worry about Man City execs told their players the club would not lose 'the trial of the century' Manchester City bosses told their players the club would not lose the ‘trial of the century’ against the Premier League, which finally begins on Monday. The champions face 115 charges relating …

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Why Leicester’s PSR escape has sparked fury among rival Premier League clubs

The Independent

6 months, 3 weeks ago

Premier League ‘surprised and disappointed’ by appeal board’s Leicester decision

The Independent

7 months ago

Pep Guardiola wants a quick resolution to Manchester City's 115 charges and insists Premier League champions WILL accept ruling, with potential punishments including relegation

Daily Mail

Pep Guardiola wants a quick resolution to Manchester City's battle with the Premier League. Pep Guardiola wants a quick resolution to Manchester City's battle with the Premier League The 2023-24 champions have also launched a separate legal case against the Premier League and are suing the Premier League over its new financial rules. Guardiola pictured with City chairman Khaldoon Al …

7 months, 1 week ago

A new Premier League season awaits - but Man City’s legal case casts a long and inevitable shadow

The Independent

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Why are Manchester City suing the Premier League and what happens next?

The Independent

9 months, 2 weeks ago

Manchester City and Premier League to face off in legal dispute from Monday

The Independent

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City’s case against the Premier League is an assault on the fabric of football

The Independent

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City launches legal action against Premier League commercial rules: Report

The Hindu

Manchester City has launched legal action against the Premier League alleging “discrimination” in a move that could have far-reaching consequences for the English top flight, The Times reported on Tuesday. In a separate case City, managed by Pep Guardiola, is facing 115 Premier League charges for alleged breaches of regulations and financial rules between 2009 and 2023 -- charges it …

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Manchester City sue Premier League as bitter battle takes new twist

The Independent

9 months, 3 weeks ago

Man City are taking legal action against the Premier League – what does it all mean?

New York Times

Manchester City are opening a new front in their legal battle with the Premier League. However, City and Newcastle’s close links to state investment offer them a far deeper well — which is why rival Premier League clubs mobilised to close the loophole. “This could reverse the moves made to ensure that clubs operate within their means — something people …

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Chelsea civil war: Fans urge the Premier League to investigate owner Todd Boehly's links to ticket touting website

Daily Mail

The Chelsea Supporters' Trust have written to Premier League chief executive Richard Masters, calling on him to use his power to investigate and act on Todd Boehly's connection to controversial ticket sale website Vivid Seats. Vivid Seats is an US-based online marketplace of which Boehly is both an investor and director, and it is namechecked on the Premier League's list …

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Erling Haaland makes bold declaration about Man City's 115-charge case - after signing lucrative deal until 2034 in January

Daily Mail

City are waiting the verdict of a trial into their 115 alleged financial breaches Erling Haaland says he is not afraid of Manchester City being punished in football's 'legal case of the century'. Manchester City are awaiting the results of the trial into their 115 alleged breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. They are accused of a number of …

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UEFA fines Real Madrid for ‘discriminatory behaviour’ during Champions League clash against Manchester City

The Hindu

Real Madrid was on Friday punished for the behaviour of its fans during the second leg of the Champions League play-off against Manchester City. In the decision, UEFA, the governing body of European football, found Real’s fans guilty of “discriminatory behaviour”. Neither the television footage nor journalists present reported any incidents during Madrid’s 3-1 home victory on February 19 over …

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