Man City guilty verdict draws reactions from Rodri, De Gea and Ferdinand
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play rules, with reports saying they were convicted on 114 of 115 charges. Former players and fans have reacted to the verdict.
Manchester City have been found guilty of breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules, with reports indicating they were convicted on 114 of the 115 charges brought against them. The verdict has sparked reactions from across the football world, including from former players and rival fans.
Rodri's defiant response
Former Manchester City midfielder Rodri, now at Barcelona, addressed the verdict during Spain's pre-England press conference on Friday. According to The Independent, Rodri insisted that "everything was deserved," while The Guardian reports he said City "deserved" their success despite the guilty verdict. The Daily Mail quotes Rodri as saying he "believes" in the club despite the outcome. The Evening Standard, which covered the press conference in detail, noted that Rodri was grilled on his former club's situation.
Reactions from Manchester United figures
David de Gea, the former Manchester United goalkeeper, has also reacted to the news, according to Football365. The report describes him as a "Manchester United icon" and notes his response to City being found guilty. Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand, another former United defender, has been quick to taunt City, with the Evening Standard quoting him as saying "another one for Jose." Football365 adds that Ferdinand has outlined how Manchester United should benefit from City's guilty verdict, summing up what many United fans want.
Arsenal fan and mayor reacts
The verdict has also drawn attention from outside the football community. Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City and an avid Arsenal fan, has reacted to the news, according to The Independent. His response comes as Arsenal supporters digest the outcome of the long-running case.
Fans face reality
BBC Sport reports that Manchester City fans are now facing up to the reality of the guilty verdict. The report suggests a somber mood among the club's supporters as they come to terms with the decision.
The verdict marks a significant moment in the Premier League's investigation into City's financial practices, and reactions continue to pour in from across the sport.
