Billionaire Sheiks and ‘sham’ contracts: the Manchester City scandal
Jonathan Liew explains the accusations against Manchester City – and Simon Hattenstone explains how it feels to be a fan
TL;DR
- Simon Hattenstone, a Manchester City fan for over 50 years, shares his perspective as a supporter.
- Manchester City has been found guilty of financial breaches, including allegedly receiving over £900 million in illegal income since 2008.
- The scandal is framed as part of a broader story concerning the Premier League and the impact of foreign money in UK football.