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Rodri defends Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges

The Barcelona midfielder insists his former club's success was deserved and maintains belief in their innocence despite reports of conviction on 114 of 115 breaches.

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What to know

  • Manchester City was found guilty on 114 of 115 Premier League financial charges on September 25, marking one of football's largest sanctions cases; an official Premier League statement has not yet been issued.
  • Rodri, who spent seven years at City before joining Barcelona this summer, defended the club's innocence and argued their trophy wins were earned through merit, effort and partnership, not financial impropriety.
  • The midfielder drew parallels to City's 2020 appeal against a UEFA European ban, which was successfully overturned, expressing confidence the current process will similarly vindicate the club.
  • The guilty verdict could have major consequences for City's Premier League titles and future participation, though no sanctions have been announced and the club has not formally responded.

“We experienced an identical process in 2020, if I remember rightly. From the club, they always told us to be calm, that we'd be acquitted, that we hadn't done anything, and the club was found not guilty.”

Rodri, Former Manchester City midfielder · ESPN Soccer ↗ · Sep 24

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Rodri defends Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges
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    Rodri emphasizes City's success cannot be taken away despite charges

    In expanded remarks, Rodri stressed that the achievements City accomplished under Pep Guardiola were built on effort and partnership rather than financial impropriety, and insisted the guilty verdict does not diminish what the team accomplished.

    “It is something that is not paid by money, it is paid with effort, with partnership and with being shoulder to shoulder every day.”
    — Rodri
    1. 6 outlets ‘They cannot take it out of us’ – Rodri defends Man City success

      first by Yahoo Sports, 20h ago · also BBC Football, BBC Sport, BBC, ESPN, ESPN Soccer

      3 more headlines
    2. 2 outlets Rodri insists Manchester City ‘deserved’ success despite FFP guilty verdict

      first by The Guardian Football, 18h ago · also Yahoo Sports

      2 more headlines
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    Rodri defends Man City at Spain press conference, expresses belief in innocence

    At a Spain pre-match press conference ahead of the Nations League clash against England, Rodri said he believes in the justice system and the club's innocence. He argued that the trophies City won were deserved and earned through effort and partnership, not money, and drew parallels to City's successful appeal in 2020.

    “I believe in the justice system and I believe in the innocence of the club.”
    — Rodri
    1. 1 outlet Every word from Rodri press conference as former Man City star reacts to Premier League 'guilty' verdict

      first by Evening Standard, 20h ago

  3. background

    Athletic reports Man City found guilty on 114 of 115 charges — The Athletic first reported that Manchester City have been found guilty by a three-person independent commission of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League. City did not deny the reports, while the Premier League refused to comment, citing confidentiality of the process.

  4. background

    Premier League charges Manchester City with 115 financial breaches — Manchester City was formally charged by the Premier League with 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations, with the alleged breaches occurring between the 2009/10 and 2017/18 seasons.

  5. background

    City successfully appeals UEFA European ban — Manchester City faced and initially lost a UEFA investigation into financial compliance, resulting in a ban from European competitions, but successfully appealed and were acquitted.