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Man City found guilty over 'sham' sponsorship deals
Original: Man City guilty of ‘sham’ sponsorship deals after decade of English soccer dominance
Manchester City has been found guilty of 'sham' sponsorship deals, a landmark ruling that strikes at the finances behind the club's decade of dominance in English soccer. The decision follows a long-running dispute over inflated commercial agreements linked to the club's Abu Dhabi ownership, and is expected to trigger an appeal and renewed debate over financial fair play rules in the Premier League.
Why now: The ruling threatens the legitimacy of Manchester City's decade of titles and could reshape Premier League financial rules.
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- Man City guilty of ‘sham’ sponsorship deals after decade of English soccer dominance · CNBC
- Man City guilty of ‘sham’ sponsorship deals after decade of English soccer dominance · cnbc.com
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