Pep Guardiola refused to answer an intelligence’s question after La Liga lodged a complaint to the EU Commission over a new fiscal reproach against Manchester City.
WHAT HAPPENED?
During a talk at the FT Business of Football Summit, La Liga principal Javier Tebas contended that Manchester City had used a network of” redundant companies” to manipulate their fiscal standing. According to Texas, this practice allows the club to avoid the negative fiscal impacts while maintaining their fiscal standing.
He said “These other companies lose the plutocrat but not the club itself. “
“We have the data and numbers. We asked for the city to be checked. It is veritably important that all clubs are subject to the same transparency rules and governance on both companies that are not officially part of the City Football Group.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE
When asked for his opinion on Texas’ reflections, Pep Guardiola made it clear he was not willing to engage with the media on the issue. Constantly responding with “Next,” Guardiola refused to unfold or indeed admit the question further.
WHAT GUARDIOLA SAID?
Guardiola also asked if the nonstop media attention girding City’s fiscal situation was” tiring,” but Guardiola’s response remained the same” Next.” When the director was further asked if City’s sustained success had led to redundant attention, he added: “I do not know. It happened ahead of UEFA, and in many weeks, it will be in the Premier League with the
WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER CITY?
Guardiola’s commentary suggested the ongoing legal battles City faces, including the 115 charges brought against the club by the Premier League over alleged fiscal violations. A verdict on these charges is anticipated to be handed down soon, adding further pressure to the formerly denuclearized club. The reigning Premier League titleholders are set to face Plymouth Argyle, a Championship side, in a FA Cup fifth-round clash on
