🚨 Premier League CEO Richard Masters gives update on Man City legal case
The wheels continue to turn across the protracted saga that has been legal action surrounding Premier League giants Manchester City.
As club supporters and rival fans alike continue to wait with bated breath for the final act regarding the 115 charges, a brief update was provided today by Richard Masters at the Business of Football Summit.
When quizzed on where proceedings are at, Masters said "The disciplinary panel has heard the case and must now be given time to reach their decision. I can't say more than that."
🗣️ Richard Masters on #MCFC's 115 charges, speaking at @FT Business of Football Summit. The disciplinary panel has heard the case and must be now given time to reach their decision. I can't say more than that." pic.twitter.com/zagt3K9rhY
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) February 27, 2025
While it hardly offers a massive update, it certainly does seem that the footballing world will have its answers sometime this season.
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