"Michael Oliver was paid £20,000 to referee a game in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in late 2023. The payment was funded by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), which is tied to the owners of Manchester City, leading to criticism regarding potential conflicts of interest, as reported by Daily Express"
This always failed the "smell" test. Now in light of the announcement yesterday, the relationship between Michael Oliver, these officials & Abu Dhabi regime needs further scrutiny.
https://t.co/o0wvRes7HV
It’s an absolute disgrace that’s it taken this long to reach a verdict with Man City and they’ve happily spent half a billion in transfer fees this summer and inflated the market for everyone. The punishment needs to be a very, very severe one.
Imagine [allegedly] going to court with 757337 lawyers and saying “we make similar revenue to Real Madrid ( with our 37 fans)
If I am Florentino Perez, I am pressing another 114 charges.
Prem Clubs have been studying serious compensation for months.
The owners should be forced to sell and leave. No way should they be allowed to continue to run the football club after this.
Points deductions/relegation/fines, etc, is not enough.
The owners have to be held accountable.
Manchester City latest: club executives could face investigations into their roles in any rule breaches.
FA and new Independent Football Regulator set to study outcome in detail once any appeal process being completed.
with @Lawton_Times
https://t.co/9IfjSf0oL7
🚨 EXCLUSIVE: Manchester City found guilty on virtually all charges relating to breaches of Premier League financial regulations. #MCFC expected to appeal against verdict issued by independent commission. Sanctions undecided, process ongoing @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/Muxqp4beK9