The Courtroom is the New Pitch Let’s be blunt: the football is taking a backseat to the forensic accounting. With the guilty verdict on 114

The Courtroom is the New Pitch Let’s be blunt: the football is taking a backseat to the forensic accounting. With the guilty verdict on 114 of 115 financial charges now the reality, Manchester City is no longer just a team; they are a case study in institutional collapse. The appeal is lodged, but the hangover is real. You can see it in the body language at the Etihad. The players are playing with a weight on their shoulders that doesn’t exist for Arsenal or Liverpool. It’s not just about points; it’s about survival. If the sanctions stick, we are looking...