Breach of Financial Rules: Manchester City under investigation by UEFA

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The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) is investigating Manchester City for alleged financial fair play violations.


The investigation "will focus on several alleged violations of FFP that were recently made public in various media outlets", UEFA said.

German news magazine Der Spiegel has published a series of claims, based on leaked documents, that Premier League champions City have violated FFP rules.

According to Man City; "The accusation of financial irregularities is entirely false."

The Etihad Stadium: Home of Manchester City FC - Getty 

The club further said; "Manchester City welcomes the opening of a formal Uefa investigation as an opportunity to bring to an end the speculation resulting from the illegal hacking and out of context publication of City emails.

"The club's published accounts are full and complete and a matter of legal and regulatory record."

Uefa previously found City had breached FFP rules in 2014.
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