Senior English football figures fear Man City could play in next season’s UCL despite relegation

Vanguard News | 07-10-2026 02:23pm |

Senior figures in English football are concerned that Manchester City could still play in next season's Champions League even if relegated from the Premier League due to financial breaches. The concern arises from a scenario where City win the Champions League this season, earning a spot as defending champions regardless of their domestic league position. An independent commission found City guilty of inflating sponsorship revenue by £830 million and concealing £90 million in expenses.

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