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City Claim Sponsor Money Came From Abu Dhabi Government
The club says an Abu Dhabi government body funded sponsors, challenging a finding that more than £830 million was disguised as owner money.
- Manchester City is preparing to appeal an independent commission's guilty verdict before Friday's deadline, after being found to have engaged in a scheme to inflate revenues by nearly £1 billion over nine seasons.
- An independent commission determined that more than £830 million in "sham" agreements were used to bypass financial regulations, rejecting City's claim that funding came from the Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Court as "untrue."
- City chief executive Ferran Soriano maintains the case rests on a "false accusation," asserting "irrefutable evidence" proves owner Sheikh Mansour's personal money did not fund sponsors; the club plans to present documentation to an appeal board.
- Etihad Airways is considering legal action against the Premier League, claiming the findings carry "damaging implications," while Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed concern on Wednesday about losing the Abu Dhabi group as owners.
- Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher stated the club must recover from the "shame of their guilt" by changing ownership if the appeal fails, as the Independent Football Regulator retains authority to assess club executives once proceedings conclude.
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Citizens are preparing their appeal after the Premier League announced its guilt in 114 financial violations, more than half of which appear to be related to... shady sponsorships from shell companies
·Marousi, Greece
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lancashiretelegraph.co.ukMan City to claim sponsor money was paid by Abu Dhabi government during appeal
City are expected to lodge their appeal against the guilty verdict handed down by an independent commission before Friday’s deadline.
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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The Independent (US)Man City appeal lawyers to claim sponsor money paid by Abu Dhabi government
Manchester City are expected to lodge their appeal after being found guilty of all financial charges
·London, United Kingdom
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City claim sponsor money came from Abu Dhabi government
Manchester City's lawyers will present evidence that an Abu Dhabi government body – rather than owner Sheikh Mansour – provided funding to sponsors in the dispute which is at the heart of the club's legal battle with the Premier League.
·Ireland
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