'We have been condemned': Pep Guardiola responds to questions over Manchester City charges – video

Pep Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, has responded to questions on the club's alleged financial breaches. CIty are facing potential punishment from the Premier League for alleged breaches of financial regulations. The Premier League confirmed that it had referred a number of alleged breaches of the competition's rules to an independent commission. City are said to have breached rules relating to providing accurate financial information between the seasons of 2009-10 and 2017-18. * Defiant Guardiola says Premier League rivals behind Manchester City charges – live Continue reading...

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