Javier Tebas was quick to react to the revelations regarding Manchester City. While the English club was allegedly found guilty of 114 of the 115 financial offenses with which it was accused over the period 2009-2018, the president of La Liga spoke this Sunday on social networks. “ The sanction remains to be known and the procedure has not been completed. But what happened shows once again why economic control, transparency and equal rules for all are essential to protect the integrity and sustainability of football “, he said. A reaction which comes while the Sky Blues are still waiting to know the consequences of this procedure initiated by the Premier League in February 2023.
Manchester City is notably accused of having presented inaccurate financial information concerning its sponsorship income and certain remuneration. An independent commission would have upheld almost all the accusations, but no sanctions have yet been officially announced. The English club, which disputes the alleged facts, maintains its position. Its president, Khaldoon Al Mubarak, reaffirmed his confidence in Manchester City’s ability to demonstrate its innocence. Mancunian leaders should appeal the decisions reported by the press, which could prolong a procedure whose sporting and financial consequences remain to be determined.
