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New Data on the City Case: "What is True About Relegation and What Cannot Be Done!"

Published February 24, 2026, 17:15
New Data on the City Case: "What is True About Relegation and What Cannot Be Done!"

Finance expert Kieran Maguire analyzes the data regarding the Manchester City case and the accusations of violating financial regulations. He explains that, at present, it is impossible to relegate the team to League One or League Two, as no violations of EFL regulations have been proven. However, the potential penalty could be a deduction of points, which could reach 40 or 60. Maguire emphasizes that it is difficult to make any prediction about the outcome of the case, given that the verdict is expected after a 14-month wait and City will be officially informed only 24 hours before its publication. According to the economist, the evidence gathered for the trial amounts to approximately 500,000. The case is expected to have significant implications for European football. Maguire provides a realistic assessment of the situation, separating the potential penalties from the weaknesses in proving violations of specific regulations.