Noel Gallagher Syok Dengar Kabar Manchester City Bersalah: Klub Selama Ini Selalu Membantah
Morrishead, financially prosperousNorthwest — Mmusician and songwriter Noel Gallagher expressed surprise after hearing the news that Manchester City was found guilty of breaching Premier League financial regulations. The Manchester United supporter, who is no stranger to publicly commenting on the fortunes of the club's city rival, said he was taken aback that the reigning champions could be declared in breach of the rules after years of denying any wrongdoing.
Gallagher, known for his sharp tongue both onstage and in interviews, said he struggled to process the verdict delivered by an independent commission appointed by the Premier League. According to him, the news came as a jolt because the club had consistently rejected the accusations, insisting that every aspect of its financial structure had been conducted within the bounds of regulation.
Klub allegedly rejects findings from independent commission
The Premier League confirmed that its independent commission had concluded that Manchester City breached Premier League rules on financial responsibility following a lengthy investigation into the period between 2008 and 2013. A total of 115 alleged breaches were examined, reportedly covering the submission of financial information and the manner in which sponsorship and equity deals were registered.
As a result, the case was referred to a hearing before an independent disciplinary panel, which is tasked with determining what sanctions, if any, should be imposed. Possible measures include a points deduction, a fine, or a suspension from European competition.
Despite the findings, the Manchester City hierarchy has not admitted any wrongdoing. The club is said to have described the conclusion as disappointing, while maintaining that it has always been committed to complying with all applicable regulations and that every transaction involving its ownership, sponsorships, and stadium had been fully declared and properly accounted for.
City's rise built on Abu Dhabi-era investment
Manchester City experienced a golden era under the ownership of Abu Dhabi United Group, which took control in 2008. Under the leadership of head coach Pep Guardiola, the club won multiple Premier League titles, culminating in a historic treble in the 2022/2023 season, which included the Champions League trophy. The club also won the UEFA Champions League again in the 2023/2024 season.
This rapid ascent, achieved with the help of an injection of capital and infrastructure spending, including the Etihad Stadium redevelopment, has long been a subject of intense debate among rival supporters. Noel Gallagher himself has frequently joined in the criticism, although on several occasions he has also acknowledged the quality of the Manchester City team and its style of play.
United's fan figure reacts on social media
Gallagher, a founding member of the band Oasis, has long been a vocal supporter of Manchester United, where he regularly appears at Old Trafford. When the verdict on Manchester City emerged, the musician immediately reacted on social media, writing that he could not believe the news and admitting that he was shocked to hear the club had been found guilty after repeatedly denying the allegations.
His reaction drew a range of responses from netizens. Some United fans celebrated the news as long-awaited justice, while others cautioned that celebrating a ruling against a rival club was not the kind of attitude that should be adopted by supporters who genuinely care about the integrity of English football. A number of neutral observers also pointed out that the final sanctions had yet to be decided and that the case was still far from its conclusion.
Next steps await the disciplinary panel
The Premier League has stated that it will now await the outcome of the hearing process and will not comment further while the case remains before the disciplinary panel. Manchester City, for its part, is understood to be preparing a full defense and has indicated that it intends to challenge the findings through the appropriate legal channels.
The verdict is also seen as a test case for the Premier League's regulatory framework, which has undergone a thorough review following the European "Big Five" league's "cost and sustainability" regulations. Regulators have stressed that the purpose of the enforcement mechanism is not to punish success, but to ensure that all clubs operate under the same standards and that financial rules are applied transparently and consistently.
For Noel Gallagher, the news appears to have reinforced his long-standing view that Manchester City's dominance was built on advantages beyond the reach of most clubs in the league. Even so, the musician admitted that he never imagined the day would come when the club, which had always flatly denied any wrongdoing, would be formally found guilty.
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