Javier Tebas, the president of LaLiga, has recently voiced his strong opinion on Manchester City’s situation, suggesting that most Premier League clubs believe the team should face penalties for their 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations.
According to Tebas, this widespread sentiment among the clubs is a clear indicator that City may indeed be in for significant repercussions.
Upcoming Hearing and Allegations
The hearing to address Manchester City’s 115 charges will commence this Monday.
The accusations against City involve financial misconduct that allegedly took place over a span of nine years, starting in 2009.
If the charges are proven true, the club could face severe consequences, including relegation from the Premier League. Other potential penalties could involve points deductions or hefty fines.
The charges specifically point to City’s failure to provide accurate financial details and discrepancies in reporting player and manager payments.
This investigation was initially triggered by the publication of Football Leaks documents by Der Spiegel in 2018, which accused City of channeling funds through UAE-based sponsors.
City’s Response and Tebas’s Criticisms
Manchester City has chosen not to comment on the allegations and is currently defending itself in an independent inquiry.
Tebas, who has been a vocal critic of City’s spending practices, has once again taken a jab at the English club.
He has claimed that many Premier League clubs agree with him on the need for sanctions against City.
Tebas also pointed out that City’s previous acquittal by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) was only due to a technicality, not a clear vindication.
Insights on the Premier League
Tebas further criticized the Premier League’s approach, noting that they have recently improved their enforcement by deducting points from teams, something he feels Spanish football cannot afford to replicate due to past financial crises.
He described the Premier League’s financial practices as “economic dumping,” which he argues has negatively impacted Spanish football.
Anticipated Hearing Timeline
The independent hearing into Manchester City’s case is expected to last about two months, with a final verdict not anticipated until at least the spring of 2025.
Meanwhile, City continues to perform well in the new season, having won their first three matches and currently sitting at the top of the Premier League table.
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