The charges, which include alleged breaches of Premier League rules, are expected to damage the reputation of the Premier League, according to ESPN's Gabriele Marcotti. The case has been ongoing for several years, with the Premier League investigating City's financial dealings during the period when Roberto Mancini was manager. Mancini has since moved on to become the coach of Italy.
Mancini has brushed off reports of the guilty verdict, saying it's not his concern and that the matter has been discussed for years. Manchester City have also released a statement saying the process remains ongoing, without denying the guilty verdicts. The Premier League has refused to comment on the case, citing it as a private and confidential process.