La Liga president Javier Tebas has criticized the Premier League’s handling of the 115 financial charges against Manchester City, warns that the lack of a verdict is damaging the league’s image.
Speaking at the Financial Times Business of Football Summit, Tebas argued that the three-year wait for a resolution creates “legal uncertainty” and undermines the perceived fairness of the competition.
“Citizens have to think that the system is fair to all, that it’s not arbitrary,” Tebas said. “When you have this type of situation, you’re generating uncertainty.”
City was charged in February 2023 with 115 alleged breaches of financial rules, all of which the club strongly denies.
A private hearing concluded in December 2024, but no outcome has been announced.
While a decision was expected in early 2025, the league remains silent.
Premier League CEO Richard Masters refused to comment on the timing of a verdict, stating only that any regulator prefers its systems to “work swiftly.”
