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Manchester City case faces significant delay two years after hearing began

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Manchester City case faces significant delay two years after hearing began

Summary

Two years have passed since an independent commission hearing started regarding over 100 charges against Manchester City related to financial rule breaches. The Premier League investigation began in 2018, with the charges first laid in February 2023. Leading sports barrister Nick De Marco criticized the 'incredible delay' in the case's outcomes. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters acknowledged the prolonged timeline and emphasized the need for the independent commission to reach a conclusion on its own terms.

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Key Details

•Hearing regarding City started two years ago on September 16, 2024
•Over 100 charges against City relate to alleged financial breaches
•Investigation by the Premier League began in 2018 before charges were filed
•De Marco comments on the delay and efficiency of sports arbitration process
•Masters notes the case's resolution is expected but cannot specify timing

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12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Man City case guilty of ‘incredible delay’ on two-year anniversary of hearing, says barrister

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Wednesday marks two years to the day since an independent commission hearing began to examine more than 100 charges laid against City
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