# Manchester City Fans Boo League Anthems

> Manchester City fans boo Premier League and Champions League anthems after years of disputes with league and UEFA.
- Title: Manchester City Fans Boo League Anthems · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Manchester City fans boo Premier League and Champions League anthems after years of disputes with league and UEFA. Manchester City fans have booed Premier…
- Keywords: manchester city, premier league, uefa champions league, financial rules, boos, anthems, etihad stadium, sports, Manchester, City, Fans, Boo
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cvx28yk1j6z0o
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:57:59.543+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: manchester city, premier league, uefa champions league, financial rules, boos, anthems, etihad stadium, sports
## Manchester City fans boo league anthems
Manchester City fans have booed Premier League and Champions League anthems before kick-off at Etihad Stadium for years.

> i can't remember a premier league or champions league home game where the anthems haven't been booed
## First home game after breach
City played their first home game since breaching Premier League financial rules against Ipswich last Saturday.
## 2023 breach announcement
The Premier League announced 115 charges for City breaching financial rules in February 2023.
## Everton's penalty
Everton had 10 points reduced to six after being found guilty of profit and sustainability rule breaches in 2023.
## UEFA fines history
City received fines from UEFA in 2012, 2014, and 2016 for rule breaches including racial abuse complaints and financial misconduct.
## Fan reaction
City fans feel targeted by the Premier League and UEFA, believing there is a conspiracy against them.

> city fans generally feel there is a conspiracy against them, like the booing of the uefa anthem too
## Current situation
City await appeal outcomes while maintaining a 100% league record after seven wins.
## Key takeaway

Manchester City fans have booed Premier League and Champions League anthems since 2023 due to financial rule breaches and UEFA fines.