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Man City CEO Denies Conspiracy Theory Behind Club's Fined Over Financial Irregularities
Manchester City says it will appeal after an independent commission convicted the club of 114 out of 115 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules. The probe found the club used sham contracts to disguise payments to agent.
Manchester City's CEO has dismissed the Premier League's verdict on the club's financial irregularities as a 'conspiracy theory', stating that an independent commission convicted the club of 114 out of 115 charges due to a flawed investigation process. The club plans to appeal the decision, with City officials claiming they have been unfairly targeted. Manchester City denies any wrongdoing, insisting their business practices are legitimate and in line with Premier League rules.
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