Sheikh Mansour is alleged to have propped up sponsorship deals with Abu Dhabi sponsorsA report in German news magazine Der Spiegel claimed to have information from internal emails suggesting Manchester City executives had discussed ways of manipulating FFP rules. The report also alleges City owner Sheikh Mansour propped up sponsorship deals with sponsors in Abu Dhabi with monetary supplements in order to invest more money into the club. They were further punished by having their Champions League squad reduced from 25 to 21 for 2014/15 as well. The attempt to damage the club’s reputation is organised and clear Manchester CityHowever the same news outlet plan to release three further reports this week about Manchester City. Gianno Infantino is alleged to have organised a soft FFP punishment for Manchester CityManchester City allegedly required Abu Dhabi sponsorship revenue to pay off Roberto Mancini in 2013

Source: Express November 05, 2018 22:30 UTC