Football Governance

The Damaging Secrecy Surrounding Man City's FFP Case On January 16, Premier League CEO Richard Masters hinted at a significant proceeding against Manchester City involving 115 charges. However, the lack of transparency, from undisclosed hearing dates to the anonymous panel, is fostering skepticism and conspiracy theories. The secrecy surrounding the case raises concerns about accountability and the impact on fans who support the football ecosystem financially. Masters, in his parliamentary committee appearance, acknowledged a set date for the proceeding against Manchester City but

A22 Sports Management, a key player in the formation of the European Super League (ESL), has taken a bold step by making public a letter sent to UEFA, urging an immediate halt to what they claim is anticompetitive behavior. The move to publish the letter on social media platform X follows allegations by A22 that UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin mischaracterized their initial communication, prompting them to demand compliance with EU rules and court rulings. The letter, dispatched on Tuesday, accuses UEFA of engaging