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Andy Burnham Warns of City Sale Risk
Andy Burnham says selling Manchester City could harm Manchester's future.
In brief
Andy Burnham says selling Manchester City could harm Manchester's future. Andy Burnham warns Manchester City's owners might sell the club if they face Premier League rule breaches. Originally reported by BBC News.
Andy Burnham's concern
Andy Burnham said he would be really concerned if Manchester City's owners sell up after the club was found guilty of Premier League financial rule breaches.
Premier League ruling
An independent commission found the club guilty of the majority of 115 charges they faced, a verdict City are expected to appeal.
City's appeal deadline
The club continue to deny wrongdoing and have until 2 October to submit an appeal.
IFR statement
The IFR chairman said the case raised serious issues and would use powers to protect football's sustainability and integrity.
Sham contracts scheme
City arranged sham contracts with commercial partners to disguise secret funding of more than £830m.
Potential punishments
The punishment could range from a huge fine, point deductions, or expulsion from the Premier League to being stripped of eight trophies.
Burnham's comparison
Burnham compared City's situation to Everton's past penalty for minor rule breaches in 2023.
City's response
City stated they are disappointed and surprised by the Premier League Commission's opinion and maintain innocence of all accusations.
The essence
Andy Burnham warns Manchester City's owners might sell the club if they face Premier League rule breaches.
