Manchester City’s chief executive, Ferran Soriano, addressed the European Football Clubs board on Monday regarding the ongoing legal dispute between the club and the Premier League. Soriano maintained that Manchester City remains innocent of the 115 charges of financial rule-breaking brought against them. This statement follows reports that an independent commission has already reached a verdict, finding the club guilty of the vast majority of the alleged breaches.

While the verdict has not been officially confirmed or published, the situation has created significant tension within the league. According to reports, several rival Premier League clubs are actively pushing for the immediate publication of the commission's findings. The club is reportedly preparing for a prolonged legal battle to challenge the commission's conclusions and clear its name.

The core of the disagreement lies in the status of the commission's findings. While reports suggest a guilty verdict has been reached, the club’s leadership continues to publicly reject these findings, framing the situation as an ongoing fight rather than a settled matter. The lack of an official public statement regarding the commission's report has fueled speculation and increased pressure from other clubs seeking transparency and a swift resolution to the case.