UK Premier League, Manchester City reach settlement over sponsorship rules
( September 8, 2025, 14:53 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The Premier League and Manchester City Football Club have reached a settlement agreement following arbitration over so-called associated party transactions, which set out conditions for club sponsorship deals with companies and entities closely related to their owners, Manchester City said. "This settlement brings an end to the dispute between the parties," the club said in a statement. Manchester City had argued that APT rulebook changes were unlawful, resulting in questions raised in legal proceedings over fair competition.Statement follows....
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