Manchester City has been found guilty of 114 out of 115 charges brought by the Premier League for breaching financial rules between 2009 and 2018. The independent panel's decision, confirmed by people familiar with the matter, includes allegations of inflating sponsorship income and paying staff off the books. The club, owned by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan since 2008, plans to appeal.

The ruling could strain UK-UAE relations further, especially after a bid by Sheikh Mansour to buy the Telegraph newspaper led to new foreign ownership restrictions. UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for careful review of the verdict, while the club maintains its innocence. Potential punishments range from fines and points deductions to expulsion or compensation to other clubs.

The case sets a precedent in English football, with legal experts warning of further challenges from clubs affected by City's dominance. Since 2008, City has won eight Premier League titles and spent over €3bn on transfers.