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The complex web Man City used to deceive the Premier League

A 40-page document reveals the club's guilt in inflating sponsorship revenues

Daniele Morais
September 30, 2026 · 3 min read
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The complex web Man City used to deceive the Premier League
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An extensive 40-page document confirms that Manchester City has been found guilty of inflating revenue from sponsorships. Described as a fascinating read, the material brings to light the complex network of maneuvers used by the club to deceive the Premier League.

What the document shows

The report details how declared sponsorship values were manipulated, presenting evidence that supports the conclusion of guilt. Each section of the text exposes aspects of the strategy adopted, revealing the extent of the practice and the mechanisms employed to conceal the true magnitude of the earnings.

The significance of the revelation

By exposing the structure of the fraud, the document offers a complete overview of the detected irregularities, allowing for an understanding of the severity of the infraction and the elements that led to the establishment of the club's guilt.

With information from BBC Sport.

Source: BBC Sport

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