Manchester City Wins Legal Battle Over Premier League's Sponsorship Rules on Related Parties

Oct 7, 2024, 01:18 PM

Manchester City has secured a significant legal victory over the Premier League after new rules on sponsorship deals were declared unlawful. A panel ruled that the regulations aimed at preventing clubs from inflating deals with companies linked to their owners were unlawful. Both Manchester City and the Premier League are framing the decision as a win. The ruling is seen as a potentially damaging defeat for the Premier League, as it challenges the league's attempts to regulate financial dealings between clubs and related parties.