Manchester City lodge appeal over UK Premier League ‘sham payments' findings
( October 2, 2026, 11:32 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: English football club Manchester City said it has appealed a decision by the Premier League that it had been involved in "sham payments" to bump up its finances by more than £900 million. The club said it was innocent of all accusations on Friday. "The club’s firm position is that, on multiple grounds, the opinion contains clear material errors, of law, principle and fact and is unsafe."Statement follows....
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