MAN CITY’S 115 CHARGES BREAKDOWN

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 7 of the 90 + 5 Podcast! On this episode, Tunji and Mekus step into the courtroom to act as judge, jury, and executioner on the biggest scandal in Premier League history: Manchester City’s 115 financial charges.

We break down the numbers behind the allegations from the 54 counts of inflated sponsorship deals from Abu Dhabi entities, to the 35 counts of outright non-cooperation with the Premier League's investigation. We also dive into the 14 counts of off-the-books remuneration, exposing how managers like Roberto Mancini and top players allegedly received hidden consultancy contracts and secondary payments. Why did UEFA’s 5-year statute of limitations save City at CAS, while the Premier League’s rules offer no such escape hatch? Finally, we debate the fair punishment: should City face a 60-point deduction, a multi-year transfer ban, or massive financial fines? Plus, we discuss the heartbreaking trickle-down effect these penalties have on everyday club staff versus billionaire state owners.

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