Guardiola backs Man City fans after Premier League guilty verdict
Guardiola posted a message of support for Manchester City fans after an independent Premier League commission found the club guilty of breaching financial rules between 2009/10 and 2017/18. The commission said City used "sham" contracts with commercial partners to inflate revenues by £830m, a disguised funding scheme. Guardiola, who left the Etihad after ten years, wrote on social media that he stands with every City fan worldwide and remains behind the club, its owner, chairman, players and staff, insisting they will get through this together.
The verdict exposes a decade-long breach of financial fair-play rules and opens the door to possible sanctions: points deductions, transfer bans or even relegation. For Nigerian supporters who follow the EPL, the outcome could affect City's competitiveness, match-day excitement and the value of merchandise or streaming subscriptions they purchase. It also serves as a reminder that even big clubs are subject to financial regulations.
While the club is expected to appeal, fans should watch for official penalty announcements and consider how any sanctions might influence their match-day plans or allegiance. Will you stand by City regardless of the outcome, or start looking at other teams to support?