Man City found guilty over alleged sham deals and inflated revenues
Manchester City has been found guilty by the Premier League of using what the league described as “sham” commercial contracts in schemes that allegedly inflated revenue and understated costs by more than £900 million over nearly a decade. The club denies wrongdoing and said it would appeal the finding, according to France 24.
Manchester City has been found guilty by the Premier League of using what the league described as “sham” commercial contracts, according to a France 24 report published Tuesday. The league said the contracts formed part of schemes involving the inflation of revenue and the understatement of costs.
The reported amount involved was more than £900 million, with the alleged activity taking place over nearly a decade. The Premier League described the case as potentially the biggest financial scandal in its history.
Manchester City denies wrongdoing. In a statement cited by France 24, the club said it would appeal the finding.
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