The biggest "series" in the English Premier League hasn't reached the final yet, but talks about the consequences are getting louder day by day. According to information published by The Touchline on social media, the English Premier League could face £2.5 billion (approximately €2.8 billion) in losses due to the pending financial violation verdict against Manchester City.
According to the source, the delay in the final decision on the charges against the club is also considered to be related to this financial risk. Because if the most severe punishment - suspension from participation in the league - comes into play, this can trigger a "domino effect" not only on the field but also in contracts.
What can the worst-case scenario lead to?
The hypothesis that "City" will be eliminated from the championship is being widely discussed in public discussions. Then the possibility of major changes at the club will be mentioned: there are also thoughts about the possibility of Erling Haaland and Josep Guardiola leaving the team - but this is still a speculation and scenario, not an official decision.
The most painful aspect is the issue of television broadcasting. According to the source, companies holding broadcasting rights can exercise the right to terminate contracts with the Premier League. It is said that this situation could "immediately" create a financial hole in the league of around 2.5 billion pounds.
The logic here is simple: the global value of the Premier League is big clubs, big stars, and big games. If such a "magnetic" club leaves the league, advertising, broadcasting, commercial deals - everything could cool down. In short, this is not just a matter of "points," it is a matter of brand and money.
Where did the 115 accusations come from?
For information: The Premier League officially announced on February 6, 2023, that the case regarding the violation of financial rules against Manchester City had been submitted to an independent commission. In the media and the public, this case is widely known as "115 accusations" (in some sources, the number of clauses is given differently), therefore there are different interpretations around the figure.
At the same time, it is noted that by February 2026, no verdict was issued, and various assumptions about the extension of the case have increased.
What could have happened?
For now, the most correct position is to hold the situation in two lines:
1. There is an official case that has not been resolved.
2. The large numbers about consequences are estimates and probable scenarios provided by sources so far.
For fans, one thing is clear: if the verdict comes out, there won't be any "ordinary news" in the Premier League - this will probably become one of the most difficult and expensive decisions in the entire league's history. Yes, there are "expensive TV series" in football too - this is their top 1 candidate.
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