Man City face expulsion from Premier League and more if found guilty of financial breaches – Paper Talk
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Manchester City are in danger of being thrown out of more than just the Premier League if they are found guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules.
Leading players due to appear at FIFA’s expanded Club World Cup next summer have asked for clarification on the status of those whose contracts expire at the end of June – midway through the controversial new tournament.
There is growing concern among Premiership clubs that the beefed-up 30-game limit for players as part of the new professional game partnership will force them into odd tactical selections during the season.
Sean Dyche has declared his Everton reign a “success” and has hit back at claims he would profit from a £5m “sacking clause” in his deal.
