Manchester City owners mull legal action for Tebas' 'financial doping' claims
Manchester City's owners are considering legal action after La Liga president Javier Tebas accused the club of "financial doping" on the heels of a summer that saw the Lancashire lot splash £215 million on new signings.
Tebas lambasted both City and Paris Saint-Germain during the Soccerex conference in Manchester earlier in the week on the heels of opulent summer spending that raised questions about compliance with Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations.
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The La Liga chief used a vivid analogy to criticise the Middle Eastern-owned clubs' spending, saying, "We've caught them peeing in the swimming pool. Neymar peed from the diving board. We can't accept this.
"It is not just about PSG but also Manchester City. I need more money from TV, otherwise Manchester City with its oil will take all these players."
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Club owners City Football Group (CFG) released a public statement denouncing Tebas' claims, saying, "Mr Tebas' statements are ill-informed and in parts pure fiction.
"As you would expect, Manchester City Football Club and the City Football Group are seeking appropriate legal counsel and will act accordingly on that advice."
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European football governing body UEFA announced last Friday plans to investigate PSG for FFP compliance after splashing in excess of €400 million on transfer fees for Neymar and Kylian Mbappe. UEFA declared Monday that it would not explore City's financials concerning the same matter.