‘Just Own It’: Gary Lineker Urges Manchester City to Accept Punishment over Financial Breaches
Lineker said City should admit the breaches and accept any sanction after the league found sham contracts inflated revenue by more than £900 million.
- On Wednesday, former England captain Gary Lineker urged Manchester City to "accept whatever punishment" they receive for over 100 Premier League financial rule breaches, arguing that admitting fault would benefit the game.
- An independent commission ruled last week that Manchester City arranged "sham" commercial contracts to inflate revenue and understate costs by over $1.19 billion between 2009 and 2018, though the club continues to deny any wrongdoing.
- Speaking at Leaders Week London, 65-year-old Lineker said he "wouldn't be surprised" if the club faced stripping of three Premier League titles won during the disputed period, adding that admitting guilt would save face.
- Manchester City confirmed on Friday they have appealed the independent commission's ruling, maintaining their innocence; the appeal will take place in private, leaving the timeline for potential sanctions unclear.
- Walker, a former City defender, emphasized that the squad's past achievements remain significant for fans and players "whatever happens," while no specific sanctions have been decided upon yet.
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Premier League Charges: Lineker urges Man City to accept punishment
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Man City should 'accept' punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
An independent commission said last week that City had arranged "sham" contracts with a number of their commercial partners to artificially inflate revenues and reduce costs over a nine-season period, between 2009 and 2018. The 10-time English champions, who continue to deny any wrongdoing, confirmed on Friday that they had appealed against the judgement. No sanction has yet been decided upon but City could face substantial points deductions, a …
‘Just own it’: Gary Lineker urges Manchester City to accept punishment over financial breaches
Gary Lineker has called on Manchester City to take responsibility for their financial misconduct and the resulting penalties. He argues that acceptance of accountability is crucial for restoring the integrity of English football. The independent commission identified City's use of fraudulent contracts to distort financial realities across several seasons. Lineker noted that reversing titles could negatively impact players and supporters.
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Business RecorderMan City should accept punishment for rule breaches, says Lineker
LONDON, Oct 7 : Manchester City should own up to their breaches of the Premier League's financial rules and accept their punishment, former England captain Gary Lineker said on Wednesday, adding he would not be surprised if they were ultimately stripped of titles.City were found guilty of all charges relating
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