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HMRC faces pressure from MPs to investigate Man City after Premier League guilty verdict
Manchester City have been found guilty of 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges, and now face potential HMRC scrutiny after a Treasury Committee MP wrote to the tax authority asking whether it had received the independent commission's report.
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Thierry Henry urges patience with £123m Liverpool signing Bradley Barcola after slow start
Thierry Henry has defended Bradley Barcola following a quiet opening to the French winger's Liverpool career, drawing on his own difficult adjustment to English football after a £123m summer move from PSG.
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Man United weigh legal action as 15-year-old JJ Gabriel trains at Barcelona facility
Manchester United are considering regulatory and legal action against anyone who facilitates JJ Gabriel's departure, as the 15-year-old midfielder trains at a Barcelona facility and edges closer to turning 16 next week.
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Tuchel tells Alexander-Arnold it is 'now or never' to cement England place after Czech display
Thomas Tuchel praised Trent Alexander-Arnold's assist and professionalism in England's win over Czech Republic but challenged the Real Madrid full-back to step outside his comfort zone and seize his chance in a competitive right-back slot.
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Tuchel expresses sympathy for free-agent Sterling amid legal troubles and career decline
England manager Thomas Tuchel, who signed Raheem Sterling for Chelsea in 2022, says he has 'a lot of sympathy' for the 31-year-old as the former England winger navigates a driving ban, a court appearance, and life without a club.
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Tuchel reveals City players flooded with messages as charges dominate England camp
England manager Thomas Tuchel has admitted Manchester City's Premier League charges have been a constant topic in the international camp, with City players receiving a flood of calls and messages. Tuchel also confirmed he would not rule out selecting City players even if they were relegated.
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Pickford embraces Trafford rivalry as Tuchel confirms England No.1 status ahead of Nations League return
Jordan Pickford has been sidelined for England's last three matches, with James Trafford starting the first two Nations League games. The Everton goalkeeper says he welcomes the competition and is ready to reclaim his place, with Thomas Tuchel reaffirming him as first choice.
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Rui Pinto's lawyers file emergency appeal to restore protection after Man City verdict
Four lawyers representing whistleblower Rui Pinto have filed an administrative appeal after Portuguese authorities moved to strip him of his protected residence and police protection, a decision they describe as 'state terrorism' coming days after Manchester City were found guilty of more than 100 Premier League charges.
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Carlos Baleba plays first minutes in Manchester United shirt after ankle injury
Carlos Baleba featured in Manchester United's 2-1 friendly win over sister club Lausanne on Friday, marking his first appearance in a United shirt since joining from Brighton with an ankle injury.
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Manchester United weigh legal action as 15-year-old JJ Gabriel edges closer to Barcelona or Real Madrid
Manchester United are considering regulatory and legal action if teenage midfielder JJ Gabriel leaves Old Trafford. The 15-year-old, who could have become the club's youngest-ever player, has been training at Barcelona's academy and is set to turn 16 next week.
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Lib Dems demand Burnham disclose all meetings with Man City's Abu Dhabi owners after guilty verdict
The Liberal Democrats have called on Prime Minister Andy Burnham to publish details of every meeting he has held with Manchester City's Abu Dhabi United Group owners, after he was widely criticised for defending the club following its guilty verdict on 114 Premier League financial rule breaches.
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Man City whistleblower Rui Pinto loses witness protection days after guilty verdict
Rui Pinto, the Portuguese hacker whose Football Leaks website triggered the Premier League's 115-charge investigation into Manchester City, has been told he will lose his police witness protection — less than 24 hours after City were found guilty.
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Guardiola to return to Etihad for PSG clash in show of solidarity after City's guilty verdict
Pep Guardiola is set to attend Manchester City's Champions League home game against Paris Saint-Germain on October 14, his first return to the Etihad since leaving as manager, as the club appeals its guilty verdict on Premier League financial regulation breaches.
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Football Leaks founder Rui Pinto fears for his life after Portugal strips whistleblower of state protection
Rui Pinto, the hacker whose Football Leaks work helped expose Manchester City's financial misconduct, has lost his Portuguese state protection just days after the Premier League commission delivered its guilty verdict. His lawyers warn the 37-year-old is now more vulnerable than at any point since 2020.
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Rival clubs unlikely to vote for City expulsion despite guilty verdict on 114 charges
Manchester City have appealed their guilty verdict on 114 Premier League rule breaches, but reports suggest rival clubs would be reluctant to vote for expulsion, fearing the financial damage losing City would inflict on global broadcast revenues.
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Lukaku reveals why he forced his Manchester United exit in 2019: 'I wasn't wanted'
Romelu Lukaku has opened up on his acrimonious departure from Manchester United in 2019, claiming the club failed to shut down persistent transfer rumours and that he, Paul Pogba and Alexis Sánchez were routinely used as scapegoats after defeats.
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Sheikh Mansour redaction adds intrigue as Man City plot 115 charges appeal
Manchester City were found guilty of more than 100 Premier League breaches, including disguising owner funding as sponsorship. Yet a key redaction in the verdict appears to shield Sheikh Mansour — and the club is pressing ahead with an appeal that may involve him directly.
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Haaland branded 'shocking' and 'not interested' as Norway fall to Wales days after City verdict
Erling Haaland was anonymous and squandered two clear chances as Norway lost 2-1 to Wales at Cardiff City Stadium on Thursday, drawing a scathing assessment from ex-Cardiff midfielder Joe Ledley just days after Manchester City were found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches.
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Man City appeal 'unsafe' verdict as Premier League faces January 2027 deadline
Manchester City lodged a formal appeal on 1 October 2026 against the independent panel's guilty verdict on financial breaches, branding it 'unsafe'. Premier League rules theoretically require a final decision by 23 January 2027, though a newly drafted clause may allow that window to be extended.
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Tuchel refuses to rule out picking relegated Manchester City stars for England
Thomas Tuchel has said he would still consider selecting Manchester City players for England even if the club are expelled from the Premier League following their guilty verdict on financial rule-breaking charges.
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