Pochettino says reported City finding damaged sporting fairness

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino said Manchester City’s reported finding of 114 breaches among 115 Premier League charges, if confirmed, would represent a period of deception and leave lasting damage to the sport. The finding has not been officially announced by the Premier League in the supplied reporting, and no sanction has been disclosed. Pochettino made the comments on Monday, saying the reported case raised questions about sporting fairness and how rules were enforced. He said it was difficult to identify a punishment that could make the situation fair or repair what had happened. He cited an economic penalty and a points deduction as possible measures, without endorsing a specific sanction. The charges concern alleged breaches of financial rules from 2009 to 2018. Manchester City was also accused of failing to cooperate with Premier League investigations between December 2018 and February 2023. The reported decision was attributed to an independent panel, but the Premier League had not formally published or announced it in the reports available. City denies wrongdoing. Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said he remained confident the club could prove its innocence.