Maresca urges Man City players to remain positive amid financial turmoil
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 4:10 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Manchester City head coach Enzo Maresca encouraged his players to stay focused and positive during training following the club's conviction on multiple financial rule breaches. The team returned to practice Thursday after the Premier League's report revealed they had used dubious contracts to mask over £830 million of secret funding. Striker Erling Haaland supported Maresca's message, emphasizing unity and positivity. City plans to appeal the verdict, maintaining their innocence as they prepare for their next match against Liverpool this weekend.
- •Maresca addressed players after returning from international duty.
- •City were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
- •The club plans to appeal the charges.
- •Haaland emphasized the importance of staying positive and united.
- •City's Premier League campaign resumes with a match against Liverpool.
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Maresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive
- 4:10 PMBBC Sport — Maresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive
"Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants his squad to focus and be positive after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
"Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants his squad to focus and be positive after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 4:10 PMMaresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants his squad to focus and be positive after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
- BBC SportOct 8, 2026, 4:10 PMMaresca tells Man City players to stay focused and positive
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants his squad to focus and be positive after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
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