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Manchester City appeals Premier League disciplinary decision
Manchester City has officially filed a comprehensive appeal against a decision by an independent commission regarding alleged breaches of Premier League rules. The club maintains its innocence, stating that the original decision contains fundamental errors in law, principle, and fact.
As part of its legal strategy, the club intends to present evidence arguing that certain funding was provided by a government entity in Abu Dhabi to support sponsors, rather than being direct funding from club owner Mansour bin Zayed. This aims to refute the commission's previous finding that over £830 million was used to artificially inflate revenues through sham arrangements between 2009 and 2018.
The appeal will be heard by a three-member independent committee. Under new Premier League fast-track regulations, the hearing must take place within 12 weeks of the appeal filing, with a final decision expected within 30 days of the conclusion of the hearing.
Entities
Abu Dhabi · Khaldun Al Mubarak · Manchester City · Mansour bin Zayed · Premier League
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The club asserts it is innocent of the charges brought by the Premier League. www.albiladpress.com · ch23.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Manchester City has filed a comprehensive appeal against the independent commission's decision regarding Premier League disciplinary matters. www.albiladpress.com · ch23.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The club maintains the decision contains fundamental errors regarding law, principles, and facts. www.albiladpress.com · ch23.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The original commission concluded that over £830 million was used to inflate revenues through sham arrangements. www.alaraby.co.uk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The appeal hearing must be held within 12 weeks of submission, with a decision due within 30 days of the hearing. www.albiladpress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Lawyers intend to present evidence that funding came from a government entity in Abu Dhabi rather than club owner Mansour bin Zayed. www.alaraby.co.uk