Mancini says City allegations are not his concern

Italy coach Roberto Mancini said allegations concerning a second contract during his time at Manchester City were not his concern and maintained that the club was not guilty, as City said its Premier League case remained ongoing. Reports have described an independent panel as having upheld nearly all of the 115 charges against the club, but City has not confirmed that reported outcome, leaving its formal status unclear. Mancini spoke at a news conference in Turkey on Sunday, September 27, ahead of Italy’s Nations League match against Turkey on Monday. Asked about his contract with City, he said the issue was not new and that the club was not guilty. He added that any issue related to a double contract was City’s concern rather than his. The charges against City include an allegation that it failed to provide accurate information about payments to players and managers during seasons from 2009-10 through 2017-18. The case was brought by the Premier League. City has consistently denied wrongdoing. Reports on Friday, September 25, said a panel had upheld nearly all the charges, with some accounts specifying all but one of the 115.