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Manchester City are still awaiting the verdict on the 115 Premier League charges against them
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Pep Guardiola has spoken about Man City's charges and his future(Image: Getty Images)
Everything you need to know about what Pep Guardiola said regarding Manchester City's 115 charges, his future, and his comments on global conflicts during his press conference…
Guardiola delivers 115 charges response in press conference: The manager noted that the ongoing Premier League investigation into the club's alleged financial breaches is entirely out of his hands. "It's out of my hands, we're waiting for the resolution," Guardiola said.
What are the charges? City were charged with allegedly breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018. Although the case is commonly referred to as involving 115 charges, it's believed the total number of potential breaches could be closer to 130.
A 'slow' verdict: Experts attribute the delay to the sheer scale of the case, which is far more complex than the single-breach cases seen with Everton or Nottingham Forest. Because the charges span a nine-year period (2009–2018), each individual charge requires a separate defence and a distinct body of evidence.
Independent judges: Three independent judges must reach a unanimous or majority decision on each individual charge.
Guardiola's comments on his future at Man City: Regarding his future in Manchester, Guardiola pointed out that he still has one year remaining on his current contract. When asked if he was leaving anytime soon, Guardiola clarified: "I have one more year on my contract. The question of that is one or two months ago, you were not here but I will tell you again that it is the same answer I answered months ago."
Criticism over Palestine comments and calls for him to be more careful with his language: "To be honest I didn't say anything special," the City boss added. "I don't feel that. I think why should I not express how i feel just because I am a manager? So I do not agree but I respect absolutely all opinions. What I said basically is how many conflicts there are right now around the globe or around the world. How many? A lot, right? I condemn all of them. All of them. When innocent people are killed, I condemn all of them."