Billionaire Sheiks and ‘sham’ contracts: the Manchester City scandal

Jonathan Liew explains the accusations against Manchester City – and Simon Hattenstone explains how it feels to be a fan

Billionaire Sheiks and ‘sham’ contracts: the Manchester City scandal

TL;DR

  • Simon Hattenstone, a Manchester City fan for over 50 years, shares his perspective as a supporter.
  • Manchester City has been found guilty of financial breaches, including allegedly receiving over £900 million in illegal income since 2008.
  • The scandal is framed as part of a broader story concerning the Premier League and the impact of foreign money in UK football.