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Manchester City appeal hearing likely by January, says regulator
England's independent football regulator expects the Premier League's independent commission to hear Manchester City's appeal against 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations by early next year. The timeline was outlined by the regulator's chair as the governing body works through the high-profile case.
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David Kogan, chair of the Independent Regulator of English Football (IREF), indicated that the Premier League's independent commission should be in a position to hear Manchester City's appeal by January 2025. The timeframe represents a key milestone in one of English football's most significant regulatory proceedings in recent years.
Manchester City has contested the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules, which relate to periods spanning from 2009 to 2018. The club has maintained its innocence and lodged an appeal following the completion of the initial investigation phase.
Kogan emphasised that the responsibility for scheduling and conducting the hearing rests with the Premier League's independent commission, which was established to handle complex regulatory matters of this magnitude. The commission operates separately from both the regulator and the league itself, ensuring independent adjudication.
The January timeline, if met, would represent significant progress in a case that has dominated discussions about financial governance in English football. The hearing's outcome could have substantial implications not only for Manchester City but for how financial regulations are enforced across the Premier League.