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Juan Mata jokes about Manchester City's financial breaches and his title chances

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Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Juan Mata jokes about Manchester City's financial breaches and his title chances

Summary

Juan Mata, the former Manchester United midfielder, made a humorous remark regarding Manchester City's recent financial misconduct ruling. City was found guilty of nearly all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial regulations, with potential sanctions still pending. While speaking to ITV, Mata expressed that the ruling could finally mean he has a chance at winning the Premier League, a title he never secured during his playing career. David de Gea and other former United players have also commented on the situation, calling for severe punishment for City, which is expected to contest the ruling.

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By the Numbers

•Mata joked about City’s financial ruling affecting his title chances.
•City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges related to financial breaches.
•Sanctions against City, including points deductions, are still undecided.
•Mata finished second in the Premier League during the 2017/18 season.
•Other former United players have also reacted strongly to City’s situation.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — “Directly affects me”: Ex-United ace Juan Mata revels in Man City’s misery with hilarious quip

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1Former Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has joined in with Manchester City’s misery by delivering a hilarious verdict.Hot waterOn Friday, news broke that City had been found guilty of nearly ...
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