Etihad considers legal action against Premier League amid City findings
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 8:57 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Etihad Airways is exploring legal action against the Premier League after being implicated in allegations of improper commercial arrangements related to Manchester City. The airline, which has sponsored City since 2009, claims it was not consulted during the investigation process and that the publication of findings from an independent commission has harmed its reputation. City has been found guilty of serious breaches of financial rules but maintains its innocence. Etihad issued a statement supporting City while rejecting any wrongdoing linked to their partnership.
- •Etihad has sponsored Manchester City since 2009.
- •An independent commission found City guilty of financial rule breaches.
- •Etihad claims it was not consulted during the investigation.
- •The airline intends to protect its interests through legal counsel.
- •City plans to challenge the commission's conclusions.
- 8:57 PMYahoo Sports — Manchester City sponsor to seek legal advice after Premier League charges
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Man City sponsor Etihad say they are considering legal action against Premier League
"Etihad Airways say they are considering legal action against the Premier League after rejecting any suggestion they were involved in improper commercial arrangements connected to Manchester City.The A...
"Etihad Airways says it will seek legal advice after a commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 historical Premier League financial rule breaches
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 8:57 PMManchester City sponsor to seek legal advice after Premier League charges
Etihad Airways says it will seek legal advice after a commission found Manchester City guilty of 114 of 115 historical Premier League financial rule breaches
- Yahoo SportsSep 30, 2026, 8:20 PMMan City sponsor Etihad say they are considering legal action against Premier League
Etihad Airways say they are considering legal action against the Premier League after rejecting any suggestion they were involved in improper commercial arrangements connected to Manchester City.The A...
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