September 27, (THEWILL) – Manchester City have made progress in one aspect of their ongoing legal disputes with the English Premier League. While the club faces a hearing over 115 potential financial rule violations spanning a decade, they appear to have achieved success in a separate matter.
The EPL’s associated party transaction rules, designed to prevent clubs from artificially inflating sponsorship deals, are being challenged by City. The club sought financial compensation for losses resulting from these rules, which they argue are not aligned with fair market practices.
According to reports monitored by them, EPL clubs support City’s position on this issue. This backing stems from other teams’ desires to attract sponsorship funds from entities connected to their owners.
This development occurs against the backdrop of the Etihad club’s broader legal confrontation with the Premier League. The outcome of the larger case, involving the alleged financial rule breaches, remains uncertain and could have significant implications for both the club and the league.
The resolution of the associated party transaction dispute may set a precedent for how the room regulates club sponsorships in the future. It also points to the complex relationship between football clubs, their financial backers, and the governing bodies tasked with maintaining competitive balance in the sport.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
