VnExpress examines the 40-page core ruling in Manchester City's financial-regulation case, released alongside the September 29 announcement. An independent commission considered documents and testimony over 42 hearing days ending in December 2024.
The analysis explains findings on sponsorship revenue and the separate consideration of sanctions. City can appeal through the league's procedures, while the appeal outcome and final punishment remain unresolved. This is a sporting disciplinary process, not a criminal court sentence.