Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City after Premier League's guilty verdict
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City could face heavy sanctions from the league.
Wednesday, the Premier League found Manchester City guilty of over 100 offences under the league’s financial regulations.
Pep Guardiola posted on X (formerly Twitter) that he is here for Manchester City and their supporters “more than ever,” adding, “We will get through this together.”
Premier League CEO Richard Masters issued a statement on Tuesday, claiming that Manchester City “systematically broke Premier League rules for nearly a decade” by utilising “sham contracts” and “misstated accounts.”
Manchester City’s alleged infractions happened from the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons. According to the league, they resulted in a financial sheet that was £900 million off, or roughly $1.2 billion.
The Premier League accused Manchester City of misrepresenting their finances in order to keep under the league and UEFA expenditure limitations.
Manchester City issued a statement in reaction to the Premier League’s decision, stating that the club were “both disappointed and surprised by the opinion of the Premier League Commission.”
The statement also said that Manchester City will “now pursue the appeal avenues open to it, on the basis that the opinion contains clear material errors of law, principle and fact, and is unsafe.”
Manchester City won three Premier League titles during the nine-year period in which the Premier League ruled the club had breached financial regulations.
Pep Guardiola backs City to remain together after financial breaches
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Pep Guardiola became City’s manager in 2016. He has led the team to six Premier League titles, particularly four in a row from 2021 to 2024.
“I want every single Man City fan to know I am here; more than ever. I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, Ferran, the players, staff, Enzo and you, our unique supporters. Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all.”
He additionally helped Manchester City clinch their first and only UEFA Champions League trophy in 2023.
Pep Guardiola stepped down as Manchester City manager in May after 10 years in the position. Enzo Maresca took over. Guardiola has remained in an important role at the club, functioning as a global ambassador for City Football Group.
When did Pep Guardiola become City’s manager?
He became their manager in 2016.
How many league titles did Pep Guardiola win?
Six Premier League titles.
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