Pep Guardiola has shared his thoughts on the attacks launched against Manchester City since it was reported that the club has been charged by the Premier League for financial breaches. It was reported earlier that the English club has been charged with 101 breaches of financial regulations since the takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, with the punishment a long way from being decided. Reacting to questions on the development from reporters on Friday, February 10, Guardiola stated that while he feels they’ve already been condemned even though prosecutors are yet to prove the charges, he still believes they are “innocent until proven guilty”. The club’s coach said; “My thought is that we have already been condemned. Since Monday it is like what happened with UEFA. The club proved that they were completely innocent, why should I think right now, with just charges of suggestions… You have to understand that the 19 teams of the Premier League are accusing us without opportunity to defend ourselves. You know exactly on what side I am. “We are lucky we live in a society where everybody is innocent until proven guilty. We didn’t have this opportunity. (People say) we are already guilty. I think we have good lawyers but the Premier League – supported by 19 teams – are going to take good lawyers too. If we are not innocent we will accept what the judge or Premier League decide, but what happens if it’s the same as UEFA and we are innocent? What happens to restore our damage?”
Manchester City charged by Premier League for numerous breaches of financial rules
Manchester City has been referred to an independent commission by the Premier League over alleged breaches of its financial rules. The alleged breaches span a period from the 2009-10 season to the 2017-18 Premier League campaign. The charges relate to financial information regarding revenue, details of manager and player remuneration, UEFA regulations, profitability, and sustainability and cooperation on with Premier League investigations. The Premier League said in a statement; “In accordance with Premier League Rule W.82.1, the Premier League confirms that it has today [February 6 2023] referred a number of alleged breaches of the Premier League Rules by Manchester City Football Club (Club) to a commission under Premier League Rule W.3.4.
“Commissions are independent of the Premier League and member clubs. The members of the commission will be appointed by the independent chair of the Premier League judicial panel, in accordance with Premier League rules W.19, W.20 and W.26. “The proceedings before the commission will, in accordance with Premier League rule W.82, be confidential and heard in private. Under Premier League rule W.82.2, the commission’s final award will be published on the Premier League’s website. “This confirmation is made in accordance with Premier League rule W.82.1. The Premier League will be making no further comment in respect of this matter until further notice.” BREAKING: Man City charged by Premier Leaue with numerous breaches of financial rules following a four-year investigation.
This is unprecedented: pic.twitter.com/ZGzdX210qP — Martyn Ziegler (@martynziegler) February 6, 2023 Since being taken over by the Abu Dhabi group in 2008, Manchester City have become one of football’s powerhouses thanks to considerable financial investment. The arrival of the Gulf based owners heralded a new era of unprecedented success with the club winning six Premier League titles since the takeover. Under the guidance of former Barcelona and Bayern coach Pep Guardiola, City won the Premier League in the 2017-18 season, becoming the only team in the competition history to attain 100 points in a single season. In 2018–19, they won four trophies, completing an unprecedented sweep of all domestic titles in England and becoming the first English men’s team to win the domestic treble. The Champions League title remains ‘unfinished business’ for the Sky Blues after the 2021 final defeat to Chelsea in Porto.
SirBalo laments after being charged huge fee by POS operator
Popular skit maker, Obotuke Timothy better known as SirBalo cries out after being charged an exorbitant fee by a POS operator.
As the nation continues to experience a scarcity of the new currency, SirBalo took to his Instagram story to share his experience. He revealed that he had been charged twenty thousand naira (20,000K) when he went to withdraw hundred thousand naira from a POS. SirBalo said that he still can’t believe that he had paid such huge amount as free for withdrawing the amount. Taking to his Instastory he wrote; “Can’t imagine I use 20k charges to withdraw 100k from POS today. Jesus Christ”.
Other netizens also took to the comment section to share similar experience;
IVD remanded in Kirikiri prison, charged with manslaughter
Reports coming in say that popular businessman, Ikechukwu Ogbonna known well as IVD has been remanded in Kirikiri prison. Blogger Cutie Julls has shared an update on her Instagram page about the death of the late wife of IVD, Bimbo Ogbonna who passed on a few months ago. According to the Instagram blogger, IVD appeared in court today, January 31st, 2023. He was accompanied by his lawyer and relationship expert turned friend, Blessing CEO. IVD was reportedly charged with involuntary manslaughter by Lagos State following details leading to his wife, Bimbo’s death. In her words, she wrote; “BREAKING NEWS: Lagos-based auto dealer, IVD has been just been remanded in Kirikiri prisons Earlier today, IVD who appeared in court in the company of his lawyer and Blessing CEO was charged with involuntary manslaughter by Lagos State following the details leading to the demise of his wife, Bimbo Martins.
Brentford’s Ivan Toney charged with 30 more betting rule breaches, takes total to 262
Brentford’s £50 million signing, Ivan Toney is now facing a lengthy ban after being charged with 30 more breaches of betting rules by the English FA.
His initial charges came in November, and he was accused of breaching betting rules 232 times over a four-year period.
26-year-old Toney has now been charged with 30 more alleged breaches relating to a different two-year period.
A statement from the FA read;
“Ivan Toney has been charged with misconduct in relation to alleged breaches of The FA’s Betting Rules.
“In addition to the previous charge, it is alleged that the Brentford FC forward breached FA Rule E8 a further 30 times between 14 March 2017 and 18 February 2019. Ivan Toney has until Wednesday 4 January 2023 to provide a response.”
Toney, who played for Northampton, Peterborough and on loan at four other EFL clubs before joining the Brentford in 2020, had already said he will assist the FA with their enquiries and will not make a comment until after the investigation has concluded.
Lady calls out Lagos restaurant after being charged N30K tax on food worth N175K (Video)
Young lady laments after being charged a whooping N30K tax after acquiring food worth N175K on her birthday.
According to the embattled birthday girl, she and her friends went out for a treat at a five-star restaurant on Lagos Island but left with a horrible customer service experience.
In a short video making rounds on social media, the lady lamented the burnt stake served by the restaurant and how excess lime was added to the rest of the meal.
On top of that, their mashed potato was lumpy and the entire meal was a disaster coupled with the tax of N30K slammed on their bill.
Watch the video below …
Meek Mill Might Go To Jail For Fighting With Airport Staff
Nicki Minaj’s ex-boyfriend and rapper, Meek Mill might go to jail for fighting with airport staff.
According to TMZ, Meek Mill was charged with assault on Wednesday at St. Louis International Airport after an airport employee wanted a picture with the star,
Soulja Boy Charged For Possession Of Stolen Guns
Soulja Boy charged for possession of stolen guns. The musician was charged with two felony for possession of guns found
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