Ex-Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart explains why he believes the club is innocent

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29 Sep 2026 • 5:20 PM MYT
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Ex-Man City goalkeeper Joe Hart explains why he believes the club is innocent

  • Former Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has expressed confidence that the club is innocent of financial rule breaches, citing his complete trust in chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.
  • The Premier League has been investigating Manchester City over 115 alleged financial breaches between 2009 and 2018, with recent media speculation suggesting a guilty verdict on 114 charges despite no official ruling.
  • Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak reassured supporters in a statement that the club remains resolute in proving its innocence, though strict legal confidentiality limits what details can be shared publicly.
  • Speaking to BBC 5 Live, Hart stated he remains calm and proud of his achievements at City, where he won two Premier League titles, an FA Cup, and two League Cups over 348 appearances.
  • Hart praised Al Mubarak for leading the club brilliantly and noted that he sees no reason to doubt the chairman's reassurance while the legal process continues.

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