Manchester City has officially filed an appeal against an independent commission's ruling that found the club guilty of multiple serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules. The 10-time English champions, controlled by Abu Dhabi, have protested their innocence throughout the long-running case, which dates back to 2018.
The commission found that the club had seriously breached financial rules for more than a decade, arranging phoney commercial deals with several sponsors as part of a disguised funding scheme. City lodged the appeal by the Friday deadline to overturn the verdict and avoid potentially severe sanctions.
According to the Premier League, possible sanctions against the club could include a reprimand, a fine, a suspension, or a points deduction. In the worst-case scenario, City could face expulsion from the competition.
The Football Association has also weighed in, stating that the commission's decision has significant implications for the integrity of the game. The FA confirmed it has the power to take disciplinary action against both the club and key individuals, noting that it will assess appropriate action once the appeal process is over.