Manchester City Guilty of Sham Contracts in £830m Scheme
Independent commission finds Manchester City guilty of sham contracts, ruling owners hid £830.69m in sponsorship funding via disguised scheme from 2009-2018.
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See all- ▪Club Chiefs Demand Man City Punishment This Season
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- ▪FA Chair Demands Infantino Release World Cup Sale Documents
- ▪Maresca Urges Focus as Man City Train After Guilty Verdict
- ▪Messi to Make Emotional Final Argentina Appearance Against Benin
- ▪Man Utd Collapse at Old Trafford Piles Pressure on Carrick
- ▪Pro Ref Admits Error in Haaland Winner for Man City at Man Utd
- ▪Rui Pinto to Lose Witness Protection Amid Assassination Fears
- ▪Man City £830m Scandal Puts Man Utd £1.15bn Debt in Spotlight
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Club Chiefs Demand Man City Punishment This Season
Senior football figures tell BBC Sport Manchester City's punishment for £900m sham sponsorship breaches should be decided before the end of this season.
Man City Guilty Verdict Sparks Premier League Chaos and Uncertainty
Manchester City found guilty of majority of 115 financial charges after 1,329 days, with sanction hearing months away and points deduction looming.
FA Chair Demands Infantino Release World Cup Sale Documents
FA chair Debbie Hewitt has demanded FIFA president Gianni Infantino release all documents over his scrapped World Cup stake sale and Folarin Balogun ban reversal.
Maresca Urges Focus as Man City Train After Guilty Verdict
Enzo Maresca urged Manchester City to stay positive as the squad reunited for the first time since being found guilty on most of 115 Premier League charges.
Messi to Make Emotional Final Argentina Appearance Against Benin
Lionel Messi will make his 208th and final Argentina appearance vs Benin at the Monumental, closing his national team chapter while building a club ownership network.
Man Utd Collapse at Old Trafford Piles Pressure on Carrick
Manchester United blew a 2-0 lead to lose 3-2 to Brighton in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford, making unwanted history and piling pressure on Michael Carrick.
Pro Ref Admits Error in Haaland Winner for Man City at Man Utd
Pro Ref admits VAR made an error of judgment awarding Erling Haaland's winner in Man City's 1-0 win at Man Utd and should have sent referee to monitor.
Rui Pinto to Lose Witness Protection Amid Assassination Fears
Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto says Portugal will end his witness protection on 10 October, leaving him facing death threats and assassination risk.
Man City £830m Scandal Puts Man Utd £1.15bn Debt in Spotlight
Manchester City's £830.69m ADUG funding breach contrasts sharply with Manchester United's £852m in interest payments and £1.15bn debt laid bare in new accounts.
Guardiola Defiant After Man City Guilty Verdict on Charges
Pep Guardiola posted solidarity after Manchester City was found guilty of financial rule-breaking, revisiting years of defiant defenses as the club appeals.
Rui Pinto to Remain in Witness Protection After Portugal Reversal
Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto will remain in witness protection after Portugal suspended its decision to end it, citing failure to properly notify him.
England Embrace Chaos But Spain's Control Wins 3-2 at Wembley
Harry Kane misses penalty as Spain beat England 3-2 at Wembley, exposing Thomas Tuchel's chaos approach against the world champions' control.
Maresca's 10-Man Man City Earn Statement 1-0 Derby Win at United
Manchester City beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford despite Phil Foden's 23rd-minute red card, with Erling Haaland's controversial winner sealing a statement win.
Richarlison's Proposed Move to Vasco da Gama Collapses
Tottenham forward Richarlison remains at the club after a proposed transfer to Vasco da Gama fell through due to disagreements over personal terms.
Man City Fans Show Defiance After Guilty Verdict on 115 Charges
Fourteen days after Manchester City were found guilty on most of 115 charges, fans voice defiance and fear as the club appeals ahead of its trip to Anfield.
Infantino Apologizes to FIFA Council Over Secret World Cup Plan
Gianni Infantino apologized to the FIFA Council for his scrapped World Cup sell-off plan but was told he is not fit to lead without releasing documents.
England Thrash Croatia 7-0 as Kane, Bellingham Star in Rijeka
Harry Kane scored twice as England routed Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, with Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon earning 9/10 ratings in BBC Sport's player marks.
Bellingham Stars as England Rout Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka
Jude Bellingham scored and delivered three assists as England thrashed Croatia 7-0 in Rijeka, prompting Roy Keane to tip the Real Madrid star as a future great.
Ronaldo Nets 981st Goal as Al-Nassr Wins After Missile Delay
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 981st career goal in Al-Nassr's 3-1 AFC Champions League win over Neftchi Fergana after a missile alert delayed kickoff in Riyadh.
Turkish Referees Chief Ferhat Gundogdu Arrested in Corruption Probe
Turkish refereeing chief Ferhat Gundogdu and six others detained as justice minister probes alleged interference in referee appointments and scoring.
Jackson Double Powers Aston Villa to Record 6-0 European Win
Nicolas Jackson nets twice as Aston Villa crush Fenerbahce 6-0 at Villa Park to claim a record European win and first home victory of the season.
Real Madrid Send UEFA 50,000-Page Dossier in Barcelona Case
Real Madrid sent UEFA a substantial dossier on Barcelona's €8.4m payments to former referee chief Negreira between 2001 and 2018, with inspectors to assess the evidence.
Premier League Clubs Fear Political Interference in Man City Appeal
Premier League clubs say they are concerned about political interference after PM Andy Burnham said he would be "really concerned" if Man City's owners sold the club.
Man City's £900m Inflated Funds Flowed to 46 Clubs in Transfers
Manchester City spent £1.2bn on players between 2009-2018, with more than £900m in inflated accounts funding fees to 46 clubs across 19 leagues.
Harry Kane Set to Equal 125-Cap Record Amid England Greatest Debate
Harry Kane can equal Peter Shilton's 125-cap England record against Czech Republic at Wembley as his 89-goal legacy fuels the greatest-ever debate.