Manchester City, the epitome of modern football’s allure and excess. Let us embark on a journey through the intricate web of their history, where lavish spending, financial irregularities, and a knack for bending the rules collide. Brace yourself, for the tale we are about to unravel is both captivating and unsettling.

It all began with the acquisition of the club by Sheikh Mansour from Thaksin Shinawatra, a Thai politician with a questionable reputation. Under his ownership, Manchester City became a playground for extravagant spending. The stage was set for the grand project that would redefine the club’s identity and ambition.

Enter the era of mega stars, a parade of footballing luminaries gracing the Etihad Stadium. Robinho, Toure, Silva, Aguero—the names rolled off the tongues of fans and pundits alike. The club’s wealth allowed them to poach stars from rival clubs, such as Tevez, Adebayor, and Clichy. It was a spectacle that left no one indifferent, except perhaps those with a moral compass.

But the extravagance didn’t end there. The arrival of Pep Guardiola marked a turning point in Manchester City’s quest for supremacy. Guardiola’s philosophy demanded top stars and raw talent, and the club spared no expense to acquire them. The risks were high, but so were the rewards. The tactics were clear: buy the best, improve them further, and leave no room for failure.

However, it wasn’t all glitz and glamour for Manchester City. Behind the scenes, they were cooking the books, a deceitful manipulation of financial figures to circumvent the rules. The Adjudicatory Chamber of UEFA’s Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) uncovered their transgressions. The punishment was swift and harsh—a two-season ban from European football and a hefty 30 million euro fine.

But fear not, for Manchester City is no stranger to the art of manipulation. They appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) and managed to overturn the European ban. However, the CAS ruling wasn’t without its critique. It acknowledged that Manchester City obstructed the investigations, and the severe breach should be “seriously reproached.” Yet, the punishment was reduced to a mere 10 million euros, a mere slap on the wrist for such a colossal transgression.

As if that weren’t enough, This year the Premier League joined the merry round of charges against Manchester City. More than 115 breaches of financial fair play rules were uncovered during a four-year investigation. The club’s strategy seemed clear—to tie up overworked and understaffed governing bodies with mountains of paperwork and evade cooperation at all costs. A brilliant display of legal prowess, indeed.

Now, let us turn our gaze across the Atlantic to the FBI, a force known for its no-nonsense approach. We recall how they exposed the rampant corruption within FIFA, unraveling a web of deceit that had ensnared football’s highest echelons. Perhaps, it is time for the FBI’s justice to befall Manchester City. They have masterfully employed the tactics of obfuscation, denial, and delay, tirelessly wearing down their opponents with paperwork and so-called due process.

The maximum penalty of demotion from the Premier League and Champions League for at least three years, one might argue, is warranted. —a striking blow to their ambitions. Banishing all club executives from football activities for a decade would ensure a thorough cleansing of the tainted hierarchy. Let the players and staff emerge unscathed, for they are mere pawns in this game of deception. Contracts under scrutiny should be swiftly rescinded, leaving no room for tainted agreements.

In the end, Manchester City’s story is one of audacity and manipulation, a cautionary tale for the world of football. Let us not forget the lessons learned from their twisted narrative. May justice prevail, and the tarnished facade of success crumble, revealing the true nature of their deeds.