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Pep Guardiola's Sham-Ball Era
Pep Guardiola's Premier League triumphs now face scrutiny over alleged financial cheating.
In brief
Pep Guardiola's Premier League triumphs now face scrutiny over alleged financial cheating. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City success is tainted by claims of financial cheating and sham contracts. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Pep Guardiola's Premier League Triumph
Pep Guardiola lifted the Premier League at Brighton in 2019.
Guilty Verdicts Taint Successes
All his Manchester City successes are now tainted by guilty verdicts.
Rob Harris Questions Guardiola
Rob Harris asked if Pep Guardiola received two salaries during his time at Manchester City.
Guardiola's Response
Guardiola responded with a deep, shaming stare and a pause before answering.
Ferran Soriano's Response
Ferran Soriano muttered thanks and exited quietly after being questioned by Rob Harris.
Financial Cheating Allegations
Manchester City's net spend on transfers was almost £400m more than Manchester United.
Sham Contracts Era
City's success was built on sham contracts and financial cheating over nearly a decade.
Pep's Stance
Pep Guardiola will get through the current unpleasantness with the club and its fans.
Khaldoon al-Mubarak
Pep Guardiola had a deeply personal relationship with his chair, Khaldoon al-Mubarak.
Kevin De Bruyne Transfer
Kevin De Bruyne joined Manchester City for £51m in 2015.
Sham-Ball Era Defined
This era will be defined by sham-ball, trophies hoisted with a hand behind your back.
Pep's Future
Pep Guardiola will face his own questions and ride this to the end.
Soriano's Leaked Memo
Soriano wrote in a leaked memo that they would need to fight this without visibility.
Sheikh Mansour's Role
Sheikh Mansour's family money was spent on City without knowing the actual process.
The Sham-Ball Legacy
Manchester City's success is now defined by sham-ball and financial cheating.
The short version
Pep Guardiola's Manchester City success is tainted by claims of financial cheating and sham contracts.
