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Manchester City fans express shock over financial scandal revelations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:38 AM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Manchester City fans express shock over financial scandal revelations

Summary

On September 30, Manchester City supporters reacted with disbelief following an independent commission's findings of significant financial wrongdoing by the club. City allegedly inflated revenues and reduced costs by over £900 million from 2009 to 2018, during which time they secured multiple Premier League titles. Opinions among fans varied on potential sanctions, with calls for relegation and skepticism about the likelihood of such measures. Former player Micah Richards expressed devastation over the revelations, while former Manchester United captain Roy Keane suggested players should discard their medals. The Premier League faces pressure to respond decisively to the scandal.

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Key Details

•Manchester City accused of over £900 million in financial misconduct.
•Independent commission found 'sham' contracts involved in revenue inflation.
•Fans express varying opinions on possible relegation and sanctions.
•Former players voice emotional reactions to the scandal.
•The Premier League may face scrutiny in response to the findings.

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11:38 AMYahoo Sports — In Manchester, people say City scandal is 'shame for football'

What they're saying

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On the streets of Manchester, people voiced shock and dismay at the scale of financial wrongdoing by Manchester City, with some calling for the football club to be relegated from the Premier League."I personally think it should be a relegation," said Corey, an 18-year-old student who is a fan of Manchester's other club, United, but the outcome "depends on what the Premier League have in place".
— Yahoo Sports

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