Manchester City face legal action from rival Premier League clubs after being found in breach of 114 Premier League financial regulations. The verdict, delivered less than 24 hours before the latest updates, has prompted a statement from the club, reactions from former and current players, and reports that other clubs are plotting legal action.
Appeal and punishment timeline
The immediate next step in the process is City's appeal, which tops the timeline of events. Punishment theories have also been issued by experts, though no specific sanctions have been confirmed.
The knock-on impact of the verdict has already been felt elsewhere, with Norway deciding to take City striker Erling Haaland off press duties.
Player reactions
Former midfielder Rodri remained in front of the press ahead of Spain's next Nations League clash, with the Barcelona star protesting City's innocence.
Stay tuned for further updates on the City news, punishment verdicts from experts, and timeline developments as they emerge.
