UK tax body opened probe into Man City in 2018: FT

City have appealed the ruling, while no sanction has yet been decided. But the club risks substantial points deductions, a fine and even expulsion from England's top division, according to analysts.

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UEFA Champions League - Manchester City v Borussia Dortmund - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - November 5, 2025 General view inside the stadium before the match REUTERS/Phil Noble/File Photo

UK tax authorities launched an investigation into Manchester City in 2018 to determine whether the club -- recently found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules -- used complex arrangements to reduce tax, the Financial Times reported Wednesday.

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