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Manchester City's crisis language crisis
Manchester City's unprecedented cheating charges force a language crisis in football.
In brief
Manchester City's unprecedented cheating charges force a language crisis in football. Manchester City faces historic cheating charges that challenge football's language and rules. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Man City's win over Liverpool
Manchester City won 3-0 against Liverpool on Sunday.
“it was tough”
Unprecedented cheating charges
Manchester City faces historic cheating charges from an independent panel.
“the greatest act of sustained cheating in the history of english football”
Haaland's mental battle quote
Haaland said winning games is simple but mental battles are hard.
“it was tough, it was hard but we showed amazing character from back to front”
Financial spending claims
City spent over £1.2bn on transfers in nine years.
“net spending on transfers, before taking into account wages, was over £1.2bn”
City's innocence appeal
Manchester City maintains innocence and appeals against charges.
“they continue to maintain their innocence and have appealed”
Maresca's player message
Maresca says players must deal with noise and win games.
“guys, the noise will always be there so it’s about how we learn to deal with the noise”
Crisis consequences
City's league status and future are uncertain after sanctions.
“nobody knows what division they will be playing in next season”
The main idea
Manchester City faces historic cheating charges that challenge football's language and rules.
