Manchester City News
By James Thompson
Published on 2024-09-26 13:45:00
Manchester City may have a jam-packed season ahead, playing up to 85 matches if they reach the finals of all competitions due to the expanded Champions League format and Club World Cup. Off the pitch, the club is facing 115 financial charges from the Premier League and has taken action against the league over its associated party transaction regulations, introduced after the Newcastle United takeover. Journalist Mike Keegan shared an update indicating that City may have scored a victory over the Premier League in this case, with a vote to amend rules pulled at the last minute from a clubs meeting.
The Premier League’s associated party transaction regulations aim to prevent clubs from signing inflated sponsorship deals with parties linked to owners and ensure fair market value on transfers. Adam Williams explained that these rules were introduced in response to the Newcastle United takeover and that if City has succeeded in their challenge, it could have significant implications for the league’s governance and competition. While journalists have deduced that City may have succeeded based on changes to a meeting agenda, there is still uncertainty until official confirmation is received, suggesting that there is more to come in this complex legal case.
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