FA says Man City verdict impacts integrity of the game
7 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Football Association has stated that the independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has significant implications for the integrity of the game. The ruling confirmed that City breached the Premier League's financial regulations from the 2009-10 to 2017-18 seasons. City has denied any wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision, with a deadline set for Friday. The FA indicated it would monitor the situation closely while the proceedings remain ongoing and noted the need for careful consideration of the ruling's implications.
- •The commission found City guilty of all charges related to financial breaches.
- •City reportedly arranged sham contracts to conceal over £830m in funding.
- •The FA will consider the ruling's implications and take action if necessary.
- •City plans to appeal the decision before the Friday deadline.
- •The Premier League claims City systematically broke its rules for nearly a decade.
- 10:26 AMESPN Soccer — FA: City verdict has 'implications for integrity'
- 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — FA 'carefully considering' Manchester City decision
- 9:15 AMThe Guardian Sport — Manchester City verdict has significant implications for game’s integrity, warns FA
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — FA release statement following Manchester City guilty verdict
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Man City verdict has 'implications on game's integrity' - FA
- 8:50 AMBBC Sport — Man City verdict has 'significant implications on game's integrity' - FA
"FA has the power to charge club and individuals It will assess action once appeal process is over The Football Association has confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against Manchester City and key individuals at the club in the governing body’s first comment since City were found guilty of multiple breaches of financial regulations. The FA said the independent commission’s decision on City had “significant implications for the integrity of the game” and that it “will take action where appropriate.” Continue reading...
"England's Football Association have released a non-committal statement in response to the findings of guilty against Manchester City.An independent commission found the Citizens guilty of 114 charges,...
"The FA says the independent commission’s guilty verdict in the case of Manchester City has “significant implications for the integrity of the game” and has warned it could take further action.En...
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External links- ESPN SoccerOct 2, 2026, 10:26 AMFA: City verdict has 'implications for integrity'
The Football Association have expressed their concern that the guilty charge aimed at Manchester City over the Premier League's financial rules stains the "integrity" of the game.
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:25 AMFA 'carefully considering' Manchester City decision
England's Football Association have released a non-committal statement in response to the findings of guilty against Manchester City.An independent commission found the Citizens guilty of 114 charges,...
- The Guardian SportOct 2, 2026, 9:15 AMManchester City verdict has significant implications for game’s integrity, warns FA
FA has the power to charge club and individuals It will assess action once appeal process is over The Football Association has confirmed it has powers to take disciplinary action against Manchester City and key individuals at the club in the governing body’s first comment since City were found guilty of multiple breaches of financial regulations. The FA said the independent commission’s decision on City had “significant implications for the integrity of the game” and that it “will take action where appropriate.” Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 9:15 AMFA release statement following Manchester City guilty verdict
The FA says the independent commission’s guilty verdict in the case of Manchester City has “significant implications for the integrity of the game” and has warned it could take further action.En...
- Yahoo SportsOct 2, 2026, 8:50 AMMan City verdict has 'implications on game's integrity' - FA
The independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game", according to the Football Association.
- BBC SportOct 2, 2026, 8:50 AMMan City verdict has 'significant implications on game's integrity' - FA
The independent commission's verdict against Manchester City has "significant implications for the integrity of the game", according to the Football Association.
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