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Maresca says Manchester City's titles are not tainted by verdict
An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of most of the Premier League financial-rule breaches it was accused of between 2009 and 2018.
City denies the charges and has appealed the verdict.
The findings have raised questions about the club's success, including its titles and its 2023 treble.
Manager Enzo Maresca said he trusts the club's owners and leaders and would have taken the job even if the verdict had come earlier.
He said the titles were not tainted, citing the effort he saw while working with Pep Guardiola during the treble-winning season.
City play Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, their first match since the verdict was announced.
Maresca said the team would focus on the game while the appeal process continues.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca said the club’s titles and other achievements were not tainted by an independent commission’s verdict that it breached Premier League financial rules.
Maresca said he trusted the club’s owners and leadership and believed City would win their appeal.
The club has appealed the verdict and has denied the charges.
The commission found City guilty of most of the alleged breaches, covering a period between 2009 and 2018.
City are due to play Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, in their first match since the verdict was announced.
- Who
- Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca, speaking about the club and its titles.
- What
- Maresca said City’s achievements were not tainted by the financial verdict and voiced trust in the club.
- When
- Friday, 9 October 2026.
- Where
- At a news conference; the location is not stated.
- Why
- He said he knew the effort behind the club’s achievements and trusted its leadership; City has appealed the verdict.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Absolutely not
100%, yes.
I completely trust the club in this moment, in the future, always,
[The] titles absolutely [are] not tainted. I trust the club now, in the future, always. I completely trust the club,
The independent commission found Manchester City guilty of financial-rule breaches covering these seasons.
The findings of the independent commission were published.
Maresca spoke publicly about the verdict and said City’s titles were not tainted.
Manchester City are scheduled to play Liverpool at Anfield.
- Verdict
- City was found guilty of most of the alleged Premier League financial-rule breaches
- Appeal
- Manchester City has appealed the verdict
- Seasons examined
- 2009-10 to 2017-18
- Maresca’s view
- City’s achievements were “absolutely not” tainted
- Next match
- Liverpool away at Anfield, scheduled for Sunday
Sources
Enzo Maresca: 'I Completely Trust' Man City Despite Bombshell Guilty Verdict
Man City titles 'absolutely not' tainted - Maresca
Maresca: Man City titles not tainted by guilty verdict
Maresca says he has complete trust in Man City despite bombshell verdict
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