The Fine Drops
Manchester City faced a big penalty. The Premier League fined them Β£1m. This happened on June 19, 2025. The news broke today at 8:23 PM WAT. The club
Manchester City faced a big penalty. The Premier League fined them Β£1m. This happened on June 19, 2025. The news broke today at 8:23 PM WAT. The clu broke rules nine times last season.
The breaches involved late kick-offs. They also delayed restarts. This violated Rule L.33. The rule demands punctual starts. City agreed to the fine. They apologized too.
Fans are talking. Some think itβs fair. Others question the amount. The club is at the Club World Cup now. The timing adds pressure.
What Went Wrong?
City delayed games repeatedly. Nine matches had issues. The worst was a 2-minute, 24-second delay. This happened in the Manchester derby. It was on December 15, 2024. The second half started late.
Other delays varied. Some were over two minutes. Others were just over one minute. Fines grew with each breach. The total hit Β£1.08m. The club didnβt give a clear reason.
Some say it was tactics. Others blame poor planning. Pep Guardiolaβs team faced criticism. The season was tough. But excuses seem thin. The league acted fast.
Breakdown of Penalties
The fines started small. The first breach cost Β£40,000. This was against Southampton. The delay was 2 minutes, 10 seconds. It happened on October 26, 2024.
Later fines rose. The Manchester derby cost Β£125,000. A game against Ipswich hit Β£210,000. The longest delay there was 2 minutes, 22 seconds. Each penalty reflected the delay length.
City accepted all charges. They worked with the league. The total fine reflects repeat offenses. Some fans call it steep. Others say it fits the crime.
Past Troubles
This isnβt the first time. City faced fines last year. They paid Β£2.09m for 22 breaches. Those spanned 2022/23 and 2023/24 seasons. The pattern worries fans.
The club promised change. They said theyβd improve. Yet the issue returned. Some see a lack of discipline. Others blame tight schedules. The Club World Cup adds strain now.
Fan and Expert Views
Fans are split. Some cheer the punishment. They want fair play. Others feel itβs unfair. They note other clubs escape notice. Social media buzzes with opinions.
Experts weigh in. Some say the fine is light. They point to 115 financial charges. Those await a verdict. Others argue itβs enough. They focus on the rule break itself.
Guardiola stays quiet. The team focuses on the Cup. But pressure mounts. The clubβs reputation takes a hit. Fans demand better next time.
Whatβs Next for City?
The fine is paid. But questions remain. Will City face more penalties? The 115 charges loom large. A decision is still pending. It could change everything.
The Club World Cup continues. City plays soon. They need focus. Fans hope for a win. The fine might distract them. The season ahead looks tough.
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