Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdict

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 8 Oct, 18:55 · Archive

Erling Haaland has called on Manchester City to 'stick together' after the club was found guilty of 80 financial rule-breaking charges.

Manchester City has been found guilty by an investigatory panel of all 80 serious financial charges brought by the Premier League. The panel determined that City artificially inflated revenue by more than $1 billion from 2009–18 to circumvent financial fair-play rules that restricted rival clubs. The club could face severe sanctions, including potential expulsion from the top-flight, and has lodged an appeal against the findings.

Erling Haaland, City's most high-profile player, has made his first public comments since the verdict. In an interview with Sky Sports, he called on everyone at the club to 'stick together', saying 'We have to stick together and we have to spread the love to each other. So, yeah, stick together, enjoy the ride and smile.' To City supporters facing a hostile reception at Anfield, Haaland said the team must stay positive and 'look ahead and try to win football games and then try to enjoy the situation'.

City will play Liverpool on Sunday in their first match since the scandal. Manager Enzo Maresca is expected to face questioning about the verdict at his pre-match news conference on Friday, marking his first remarks on the matter following a three-week international break in domestic football.

How it is being reported

• Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdictSuperstar Erling Haaland has exhorted everyone at Manchester City to "stick together" after the club was found guilty of financial rule-breaking.The West Australian · 8 Oct, 18:40
• Haaland calls for unity after Man City guilty verdictSuperstar Erling Haaland has exhorted everyone at Manchester City to "stick together" after the club was found guilty of financial rule-breaking.Perth Now · 8 Oct, 18:40

In this story: Manchester City · Erling Haaland · Premier League · Liverpool · Enzo Maresca · Anfield

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