Overview

• An independent commission finished hearing Manchester City’s 115 alleged financial-rule breaches in December 2024, and the verdict has yet to be released.
• Multiple reports say club executives across the league want a quick resolution to curb escalating legal fees tied to the long-running case.
• Finance expert Stefan Borson says a decision could land in the current or next international break, stressing this is an expectation rather than confirmed timing.
• Cost estimates diverge sharply, with The Times citing up to about £200m combined over five years while Borson has suggested nearer £25m per party.
• As of the end of last week Borson said neither side had received the panel’s decision, while separately City’s APT dispute with the league has been settled, paving the way for a proposed long-term Etihad Airways deal.