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Manchester City will appeal to the Premier League, presenting evidence that the funding to its sponsors came from an agency of the Abu Dhabi government and not from the owner, Sheikh Mansour, in order to avoid penalties after being found guilty of 114 charges of financial irregularities. (translated)

🚨💣 BREAKING : ▪️#ManCity will attempt to demonstrate its innocence by asserting that certain sponsorship contracts were partly financed by the Abu Dhabi government, rather than by the Abu Dhabi United Group, the private company owned by Sheikh Mansour. According to this argument, these agreements would therefore not constitute a violation of the rules. ▪️ The "irrefutable evidence" put forth by #ManCity throughout the case with the Premier League consists of bank statements from the government and testimonies presented at the hearing. They show that money was transferred from government accounts to sponsors, who then used these funds to pay @ManCity. ▪️The independent commission determined that Sheikh Mansour was unaware of what it describes as a series of "fictitious" agreements. On appeal, #ManCity is expected to argue that it is implausible for Mansour to have been unaware that nearly £830 million of his own money was being used in this manner. The club is also likely to contest the use of the term "fictitious," arguing that it is not merely a word indicating something suspicious, but a legal term that has been improperly applied in this case. ▪️#ManCity's lawyers are also expected to challenge the time taken by the independent commission to render its verdict. They will argue that, in this type of case, decisions should normally be made within three months after the hearing ends, so that judges maintain an accurate memory of the examined elements. According to City, this delay would render the decision “legally unsafe.” The club will also emphasize that it presented 24 witnesses at the hearing, while the Premier League provided no witnesses confirming the existence of the alleged conspiracy. [via @MikeKeegan_DM] (translated)

Jürgen Klopp stated during a press conference that he is not waiting for a second league title, as the Premier League has found Manchester City guilty of 115 charges of serious financial violations, while main sponsor Etihad Airways threatens legal action against the competition. (translated)

Maheta Molango, general director of the English Footballers' Union, criticizes the management of clubs in the Premier League and points out that the irrational investment in football is motivated by geopolitical and financial interests, rather than seeking profitability. (translated)

Etihad Airways is considering legal action against the Premier League after being involved in its decision that #ManCity violated its financial rules. The Abu Dhabi-based airline states that it "categorically rejects" the commission's findings and warns that it is now seeking legal advice on the next steps. (translated)

🚨💣 BREAKING: The British Prime Minister, @AndyBurnham 🇬🇧: "I would be really worried to see the owners of #ManCity leave. They have been a major partner in building the city of Manchester, especially in the rise of Manchester City to the status of a global club. I cannot intervene further in this process. It would be a mistake to do so or to draw conclusions before studying all the elements. The procedure is still ongoing and, since Manchester City is still contesting the accusations, I think it is best that I do not say more." (translated)