Man City sponsor Etihad Airways weighs up legal action against Premier League

FootballSports
1 Oct 2026 • 4:24 PM MYT
The Independent
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Man City sponsor Etihad Airways weighs up legal action against Premier League

  • Etihad Airways is considering legal action against the Premier League following the conclusion of an investigation into Manchester City's financial breaches.
  • An independent commission found Manchester City guilty of operating a disguised funding scheme that artificially inflated revenues between 2009 and 2018.
  • Etihad Airways categorically denied any involvement in improper commercial arrangements, stating it was never directly contacted or consulted during the Premier League's process.
  • The Abu Dhabi-based airline accused the Premier League of generating damaging public implications and failing to provide transparency.
  • Etihad confirmed that its partnership with Manchester City remains strong and expressed support as the club challenges the commission's conclusions.

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