Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges

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By AFP September 30, 2026 05:18 (EAT)
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Guardiola backs Man City after guilty verdict on financial charges

Manchester City's Spanish manager Pep Guardiola is tossed by Manchester City players during the trophy ceremony after the English Premier League football match between Manchester City and Huddersfield Town at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, north west England, on May 6, 2018. Manchester City have been found guilty of all but one of 115 Premier League charges they face for breaching financial regulations, the Athletic reported on Friday, September 25, 2026.

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Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola voiced his strong support for the club on Wednesday after they were found guilty of more than 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules.

Guardiola won 20 trophies during a glittering 10 years at the helm before departing in May.

"I want every single @ManCity fan to know I am here; more than ever," the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich coach posted on X.

"I am, always have been, always will, be behind my club, my owner, my chairman, (CEO) Ferran (Soriano), the players, staff, Enzo (Maresca) and you, our unique supporters.

"Let me be clear: we will get through this together. I love you all."

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