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DFB official calls for strict punishment for Manchester City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 1:18 PM

Last updated Oct 24, 2026

DFB official calls for strict punishment for Manchester City

Summary

Andreas Rettig, general manager of the German Football Federation (DFB), has advocated for severe actions against Manchester City concerning financial regulation violations. Rettig labeled the allegations as the 'worst-case fraud scenario,' urging UEFA to impose maximum penalties, which could include the revocation of the club's license and stripping of titles. The charges involve 115 potential breaches related to financial misconduct between 2009 and 2018, with an independent commission having found City guilty in 114 cases. City is currently appealing the decision. A significant points deduction, likely leading to relegation, is anticipated as the case progresses.

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Key Details

•Andreas Rettig calls for maximum punishment against Manchester City.
•City faces allegations of 115 financial regulation breaches from 2009 to 2018.
•An independent commission ruled City guilty in 114 cases, which is under appeal.
•A substantial points deduction could lead to relegation for Manchester City.
•The DFB official emphasizes the importance of financial regulations in football.

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1:18 PMYahoo Sports — DFB official calls for tough Manchester City punishment

What they're saying

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German Football Federation (DFB) general manager Andreas Rettig has called for the harshest possible punishment for English club Manchester City in connection with their breaches of financial regulations. "To be perfectly honest: it doesn't get any worse than this.
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