LaLiga president Javier Tebas has formally reported Manchester City to the European Union over alleged financial misconduct.
Softfootball gathered that this move comes while City still await a verdict on 130 Premier League financial fair play charges and remain locked in a separate dispute over associated party transactions.
Speaking at the FT Business of Football Summit, Tebas confirmed the complaint was first filed in July 2023. He said:
We have reported Manchester City to the EU. Even though they are an English team, and not part of the EU, they still have commercial activities in Europe.
New regulations now allow the EU to examine entities like City Football Group for potential market distortion.
The case focuses on two main issues. First, investigators are checking whether City used affiliated companies to circumvent financial rules. Second, Tebas wants to prevent state-owned clubs from operating without proper oversight.
He questioned specific transfer fees paid by City and whether losses were improperly shifted to related companies outside the group.
Tebas acknowledged the investigation is ongoing and no sanctions have been determined yet. He noted that companies found distorting European markets often face financial penalties. While he has previously called state-run clubs a danger to football, he admitted there isn’t enough data to file similar complaints against Newcastle United.
