The Extreme Punishment Man City Could Face if Found Guilty in 115 Charges Hearing

• Manchester City have been accused of breaching financial fair play (FFP) regulations over a nine-year span from 2009 to 2018
• The club is currently undergoing a long-anticipated hearing, which began on Monday and is expected to continue for around two months
• A final ruling on the case is not expected until 2025, with a possible extreme punishment awaiting the Premier League champions

Manchester City faces the prospect of severe sanctions if it is found culpable of the 115 Premier League rule breaches levelled against it.

This legal battle, which commenced on Monday, 16 September, with the much-anticipated hearing, marks a pivotal chapter in both City's history and the future of English football.

Man City's 115 charges hearing commences

According to the BBC, the proceedings are being presided over by a three-person independent commission and centre around accusations spanning a nine-year period from 2009 to 2018.

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Among the key charges, the club stands accused of providing misleading financial data, misreporting payments to players and managers, violating profit and sustainability regulations, flouting UEFA's Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, and refusing to fully cooperate with Premier League investigations, as noted by SportBIBLE.

How has Man City reacted to the accusations?

While City vehemently denies all accusations, the potential punishments hanging over the club are nothing short of monumental.

What are the possible sanctions?

The sanctions under consideration include hefty fines, points deductions, and the most severe penalty—expulsion from the Premier League.

Reactions to the news:

Here are some of the responses to the post.

@Cowboystew6969:

"Man city are the Juventus of this era."

@AfcBanks_:

"Haaland will be a great back up for Jesus. Blues what do you think?"

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@21Garnacho:

"They need to get relegated asap."

@UTDKara:

"It's happening."

However, the repercussions could extend beyond just the league.

The severe sanctions Man City could face

According to The Telegraph, if the commission finds Manchester City guilty, the club may also be expelled from other major domestic competitions, such as the FA Cup and Carabao Cup.

Additionally, their participation in the UEFA Champions League and the FIFA Club World Cup could be called into question, putting their global stature at risk.

Reactions to the post:

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@tculer4:

"Real Madrid is walking freely and robbing teams day in day out btw."

@VumvlePRM:

"Finally 🙏🏻these frauds have stolen 2-3 premier league trophies from Liverpool."

@Sandratee10:

"We all know they will go scot free, oil money at work."

@zeegoonerball:

"Send them to Saudi league."

For City's Premier League rivals, a mere points deduction may not suffice if the club is found guilty of most of these serious allegations.

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What Man City's expulsion will mean

While the independent commission holds the authority to expel Man City from the league, it does not have the jurisdiction to demote them to a lower division.

Should City be stripped of titles or forced to start afresh in another competition, it would alter the balance of power in English football and raise questions about governance and financial transparency in the sport.

Man City star raises concerns about busy schedule

Earlier, Briefly News reported that Manchester City midfielder Rodri raised significant concerns about the growing demands of the football calendar.

He hinted that if the congested schedule persists, players may be forced to take drastic action, even suggesting the possibility of a player strike as a response.

Source: YEN.com.gh