La Liga Accuses Manchester City of 'Enron-Style' Financial Misconduct

La Liga president Javier Tebas alleges Manchester City used UAE-linked companies to distort finances, prompting an EU investigation.

La Liga filed a complaint in 2023 with the European Commission, alleging Manchester City used foreign subsidies from the UAE to gain an unfair competitive edge.
Javier Tebas claims City concealed losses by offloading expenses to related companies outside the City Football Group structure, likening the practice to the Enron scandal.
The allegations suggest City's financing mechanisms distorted the EU market, enabling them to sign top-tier players and coaches beyond typical market conditions.
Manchester City denies the accusations, with sources pointing to publicly available financial records as evidence of compliance.
The EU investigation comes as City also awaits a verdict on over 100 alleged Premier League financial rule breaches, which the club also disputes.