How other clubs think Man City should be punished — owners and executives weigh in
Following the ruling on Manchester City's case over alleged financial fair play and profitability and sustainability rules violations, The Athletic polled owners, directors and executives at rival clubs about what sanction they believe City should face. Responses ranged from points deductions and transfer bans to expulsion from competitions, reflecting deep divisions across the sport about appropriate punishment for systemic rule breaches. Several respondents said the case has damaged trust in the Premier League's regulatory framework regardless of outcome.
Read the full story at nytimes.comThis piece crystallises the mood of football's power brokers as they digest the verdict on Manchester City's alleged financial breaches. The fact that rival executives are being asked — and are answering — publicly signals how politically charged the punishment debate has become, and how the outcome will shape perceptions of fairness and competitive integrity in the Premier League and beyond. For City, the real consequence may be reputational regardless of the formal sanction handed down.
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