Manchester City has been suspected of violating financial regulations more than 100 times since the 2009-2010 fiscal year and has been targeted by the Premier League. Potential sanctions could be announced, with some wondering if the Sky Blues can’t be stripped of the title they’ve won in the interim. That was the case for midfielder Lucas Leiva (36), who finished runners-up in the league with Liverpool in 2014.
“Am I England’s champion?”, thus stinging the Brazilian on Twitter before quelling the game. “No, I don’t want to take back the title, I’m just asking, I’m confused!”
Etihad Stadium residents will be heard over the next few months by an independent committee which will decide what action to take in the circumstances.