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Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City amid financial rule findings

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 8:30 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Pep Guardiola backs Manchester City amid financial rule findings

Summary

Pep Guardiola has publicly supported Manchester City following serious breaches of Premier League financial rules. The former manager expressed his backing for the club's ownership, leadership, and current players in a message to fans after an independent commission found the club guilty of multiple financial violations. Guardiola, who managed City until May 2026, reiterated his confidence in the organization, which is currently appealing the ruling. The Premier League confirmed that sanctions remain unresolved and will be discussed in a separate hearing.

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Key Details

•Guardiola emphasizes unity with Manchester City and its supporters.
•The independent commission found City guilty of serious financial breaches.
•City has appealed the commission's ruling to the Premier League.
•Sanctions against the club will be addressed in a future hearing.
•Guardiola managed City during part of the investigation period.

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8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Pep Guardiola responds to Man City verdict with message to fans

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Pep Guardiola publicly backed Manchester City after serious financial-rule findings, as the club continues to deny wrongdoing and pursue its appeal. Sanctions remain unresolved after Guardiola’s trophy-laden decade in charge.
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