Secrecy Surrounds Manchester City's 115 Charges Hearing

The Premier League's 'trial of the century' is being conducted in private, sparking calls for greater transparency and public accountability.

Manchester City faces 115 charges over alleged financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2023, with potential penalties including points deductions or expulsion from the Premier League.
The hearing is conducted by an anonymous three-person commission and is shrouded in secrecy, with no public access to the proceedings or evidence.
Premier League clubs and sports lawyers are frustrated with the lack of transparency, arguing that public hearings would ensure fairness and build confidence in the league's governance.
Manchester City denies all allegations, claiming they have irrefutable evidence to support their innocence, and previously had a UEFA ban overturned by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The outcome of the hearing, expected before the end of the current season, could have significant repercussions for the club, its management, and the integrity of the Premier League.