The soccer community woke up with the news that Manchester City could be severely punished by the Premier League over financial breaches. If the charges are proved, not only would the club face terrible consequences, but Pep Guardiola could make a brutal decision as well.
Whatās happening? On Monday, Man City were charged by Premier League with more than 100 breachesof financial rules between 2019 and 2018, following a four-year investigation.
Among the possible sanctions if the breaches are proven, Man City could face points deduction, stripping of titles or even expulsion from the league. On top of that, theyāll probably have to look for a new manager.
Pep Guardiola once said he would leaveMan City if they breached financial fair play rules
āWhen they are accused of something I ask them: āTell me about thatā,ā Guardiola said in May 2022 in regard to Man Cityās finances, via The Guardian. āThey explain and I believe them.
āI said to them: āIf you lie to me, they day after I am not here. I will be out and I will not be your friend anymore. I put my faith in you because I believe you 100% from day one and I defend the club because of that.'ā
Now, City are in a tough spot. They cannot appeal to the Court of Arbitration of Sport, like they did when they were almost kicked out of the UEFA Champions League. Instead, theyāll have to wait and see whether the charges are proved, and in that case, hope the sanctions are not so terrible.
