An independent commission has reached its verdict after more than a year, finding Manchester City guilty on almost all charges. The rulings include the utilization of sham contracts to conceal more than £800 million in funding over a span of nine years from the Abu Dhabi United Group and club owners.
Club Response and Podcast Discussion
Manchester City issued a response expressing disappointment and surprise regarding the findings of the commission. The club also confirmed its intention to appeal the decision. Rick Edwards is joined by Rory Smith of The Observer and Xavier Greenwood on Football on Trial to analyze the verdict and its broader repercussions.
Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media and Observer production created for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live. The show is hosted by Rick Edwards, with production and writing by Jonathan Lewis, original music by Tom Kinsella, sound design by Amalie Sortland, and editing by Jasper Corbett.
Source: BBC Sport
