
Manchester City, the Premier League charges and what happens next?
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Manchester City Charged With Over 100 Alleged Breach of Financial Fair Play
Manchester City has been charged with over 100 alleged breaches of financial rules. Football clubs get their money from three sources: match day ticket sales, broadcast rights and commercial deals. Financial fair play is based on a break-even model - income less costs. The accusation that's been levelled at Manchester City is that they have received money from the club owner,. They've disguised it as sponsorship income. In respect of dealing with issues in relation to costs, the allegation is that Manchester City have effectively been operating a snide job contracts. And I find this most intriguing because it gives the referee a little bit of scope. If Man City are found guilty of a breach of good faith, then absolutely they