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Haaland Urges Manchester City Unity After Financial Verdict
An independent group found that Manchester City broke many Premier League money rules.
The club has appealed that decision.
The group said the club used fake commercial deals to make its finances look better between 2009 and 2018.
City could be punished, but the articles do not say what the punishment will be.
Erling Haaland told the team and fans to stay positive and support one another.
Manager Enzo Maresca said he trusts the club and that the players are concentrating on football.
City’s first match after the verdict is against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
City had won their first five league games.
Erling Haaland urged Manchester City players and fans to stay positive and stick together after an independent commission found the club guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
City have appealed the verdict, which was revealed in late September; their first match since it was revealed is against Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
The commission found City used sham commercial contracts to inflate revenue and cut costs by more than £900 million between 2009 and 2018.
City could face a severe points penalty or expulsion, but no sanction is stated as having been announced.
Manager Enzo Maresca said he trusts the club completely and that the squad is focused on football; City had won their opening five league matches.
- Who
- Manchester City, including striker Erling Haaland and manager Enzo Maresca.
- What
- Haaland called for unity as City appeals an independent commission's finding that it breached Premier League financial rules.
- Where
- Manchester City; the upcoming match is at Anfield, Liverpool.
- When
- The verdict was revealed in late September; City’s first match afterward is scheduled for Sunday.
- Why
- The commission found City guilty of financial-rule breaches, and the club could face sporting sanctions.
City's response
Commission findings and possible consequences
How the club is addressing the case
City's response
Haaland urged the team to stick together and stay positive. Maresca said he trusts the club completely and that players are focused on football.
Commission findings and possible consequences
An independent commission found City guilty of financial-rule breaches, and the club could face a severe points penalty or expulsion.
Key facts
- Charges and verdict
- The articles describe more than 100 charges; one states the commission found City guilty on 114 of 115 charges.
- Appeal
- Manchester City has appealed the commission's verdict.
- Period covered
- 2009–2018.
- Financial findings
- The commission said sham commercial contracts inflated revenue and cut costs by more than £900 million ($1.2 billion).
- Possible sanctions
- A severe points penalty or expulsion from the Premier League.
- Upcoming match
- City are due to face Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday.
- League start
- City won their opening five Premier League matches and had 15 points.
- Haaland's contract
- He signed a contract through 2034.
Quotes
Erling Haaland
Manchester City striker and Norway international
“We have to stick together. We have to stay with each other, and we have to stay positive. No matter what happens in life, we always have to have a smile. We have to stay positive, look ahead and try to win football games and try to enjoy the situation and win the game.”
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“I spent my first four years here, my brother nine and my sister six, so it's a special place for us. I care a lot about City, I have to say. I care a lot about the fans because I'm a fan myself -- I feel with them as well.”
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