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Calciopoli to Spygate – Previous heavy penalties to scare City fans

Manchester City have been found guilty of all charges related to breaches of Premier League financial rules between 2009-10 and 2017-18 by an independent commission.
Calciopoli to Spygate – Previous heavy penalties to scare City fans

Huge own goal allowing cheating Liverpool, Man U, Chelsea, Man City, Arsenal and Spurs to escape punishment

Potential punishments for Manchester City, that is the only story dominating the media and focus of football fans. If/when the appeals fail, what will happen? What punishment(s) would be fitting if indeed Man City are in the end determined to be guilty of cheating? One huge thing is ignored though, all but forgotten.

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It was published on September 29, 2026 and last updated on October 9, 2026. The time of the story is shown in your own time zone on the page.

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