Regulator has ‘power’ to force Man City sale

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP)—English football’s Independent Regulator (IFR) will have “absolute power” to force Manchester City’s owners to sell if they are ultimately found to have run the club improperly, the watchdog’s chair has said.

Premier League leaders City have been found guilty on over 100 charges of breaking Premier League financial rules by an independent commission between 2009 and 2018.

The club have appealed and deny any wrongdoing, but face a severe sanction unless they overturn the verdict.